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Classic Chicken Salad Sandwich

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A creamy, crunchy American deli favorite featuring tender chicken, crisp celery, and a zesty mayonnaise dressing served on toasted bread.

Ready in 30 minutesHigh protein
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20 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time15 min
Cook time5 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

4 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  2. Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, and red onion

    Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, and red onion to the bowl. Fold gently until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.

  3. Toast the bread slices

    Toast the bread slices to your desired level of crispness.

    2 min
  4. Place a lettuce leaf

    Place a lettuce leaf on four of the bread slices. Divide the chicken salad mixture equally among them and top with the remaining bread slices.

A little kitchen wisdom

Using rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver. For extra crunch, you can add chopped walnuts or pecans.

What you'll need

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Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

The chicken salad filling can be prepared up to a day in advance. Store in the fridge and assemble sandwiches just before serving to avoid soggy bread.

Store & enjoy

Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Serve cold. Do not reheat.

Allergens

Contains eggs, mustard, wheat, gluten.

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Classic Chicken Salad Sandwich
Step 1 of 4

Whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.