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Easy Chicken Salad Sandwiches

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A quick no-cook lunch recipe featuring creamy, tangy chicken salad with crunchy celery and fresh herbs, perfect for busy days or on-the-go meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (about 300 grams) shredded rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt for dairy-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup (about 60 grams) finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional)
  • 8 slices whole wheat sandwich bread or choice of bread (gluten-free bread works well)
  • Lettuce leaves for layering

Instructions

  1. If not using rotisserie chicken, shred about 2 cups (300 grams) of cooked chicken breast using two forks into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Finely dice 1/2 cup celery and 2 tablespoons red onion. Chop 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill if using.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Add shredded chicken, celery, onion, and herbs to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently but thoroughly until everything is coated evenly.
  5. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir gently and taste to adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Lay out 8 slices of bread. Place a leaf or two of lettuce on half of the slices. Spoon generous amounts of chicken salad on top, then cover with the remaining bread slices.
  7. Optional: Toast the sandwiches lightly in a pan or sandwich press if you prefer a warm, crispy texture.

Notes

If the chicken salad feels too dry, add an extra teaspoon of mayo or a splash of milk to loosen it up. If too wet, add more shredded chicken or celery. Mix gently to keep chicken chunky, not mushy. Flavors improve after chilling for an hour but can be served immediately. Optional toasting adds nice texture contrast.

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Keywords: chicken salad sandwich, no-cook lunch, quick lunch, easy sandwich, rotisserie chicken, healthy lunch, creamy chicken salad

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