Chicken Salad Recipe
Tender white chicken blended with served on toasted sourdough bread with lettuce, tomato & onion.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
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Method
Chicken Salad Preparation
- 1
Shred the Chicken
Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
Add the mayonnaise, diced celery, chopped red onion, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the shredded chicken. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
- 3
Chill (Optional)
For best flavor, cover the chicken salad mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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- 4
Toast the Bread
While the chicken salad is chilling, toast the sourdough bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet until golden brown.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
Place a lettuce leaf on each slice of toasted sourdough bread. Spoon the chicken salad mixture generously on top of the lettuce. Add a slice of tomato on top of the chicken salad.
- 6
Serve
Top with another slice of sourdough bread, cut in half if desired, and serve immediately.