Chicken Sandwiches
These classic chicken sandwiches are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Made with tender chicken and a creamy sauce, they can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling
- 500 g cooked chicken meat from 1 large store-bought roast chicken Note 1
- 1 stem celery, sliced 3mm thick then into 0.5cm pieces
- 1 stem green onion, finely sliced
- 3/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped Note 2
- 3 tbsp finely chopped cornichon/dill pickle
- 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped dill Note 3
- 2/3 cup whole egg mayonnaise S&W best in Aus, Note 4
- 2/3 cup sour cream sub full-fat yogurt
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice sub white wine or cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp onion powder or more garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder or more onion powder
- 3/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salted butter, for spreading on bread
For the Sandwiches
- 20 slices white sandwich bread, day-old or more slices for less filling, Note 5
Instructions
Preparation
- Shred the chicken as finely as you can, using a stand-mixer, handheld mixer, or your hands.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the shredded chicken and add the remaining filling ingredients. Stir until well combined.
- Spread butter on the bread slices and add the chicken filling on top.
- If desired, remove the crusts for a more gourmet look and cut each sandwich in half. Refrigerate to firm up the filling before cutting.
Serving
- Serve the sandwiches on a platter with some green garnish if desired.
Notes
Use day-old bread for the best texture. Adjust seasonings to your taste, and feel free to add extra toppings like lettuce, tomato, or cheese. You can make this recipe your own by adding avocado, bacon, or different nuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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