Description
This classic chicken salad sandwich is creamy, crunchy, and full of fresh flavor. Perfect for a quick lunch or picnic, it’s made with shredded chicken, mayo, celery, and a hint of mustard, all layered between toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices sandwich bread, toasted
Instructions
- Toast your bread slices until golden and crisp. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, chopped celery, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Place lettuce leaves on two slices of toasted bread.
- Spoon chicken salad mixture evenly over the lettuce.
- Top with remaining slices of toasted bread to form sandwiches.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately or wrap for later.
Notes
- Chill the chicken salad for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and richer taste.
- Add chopped apples or grapes for a sweet twist.
- Swap mayo for Greek yogurt or avocado for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken salad sandwich, easy chicken lunch, creamy chicken sandwich, picnic sandwich, quick chicken recipe