Description
A comforting sandwich made with tender shredded chicken, a tangy dressing, and crunchy celery, perfect for lunches, picnics, or casual dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded or chopped chicken (about 10 oz / 280–300 g)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 8 slices sandwich bread (white, whole wheat, or preferred loaf)
- Lettuce leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: If not using rotisserie chicken, poach or bake chicken breasts, cool, then shred or chop.
- Chop the veggies: Finely dice celery and onion, and chop parsley if desired.
- Mix the dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice; stir until smooth.
- Combine all ingredients: Add chicken, celery, onion, and parsley to the bowl. Fold together and season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Lay out bread slices, add lettuce if desired, spoon on chicken salad, and top with remaining bread.
- Serve or chill: Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt. Assemble sandwiches just before serving to prevent soggy bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American