Chicken Salad Melt Recipe
Chicken salad on grilled rye with Swiss cheese and tomato comes with French fries.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
Sandwich Assembly
French Fries
Method
Chicken Salad Preparation
- 1
Mix Chicken Salad
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken breast, mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, chopped green onions, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Stir all ingredients together until evenly mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
French Fries Preparation
- 3
Prepare French Fries
Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the frozen French fries package.
- 4
Spread the frozen French fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake according to package instructions until golden and crispy.
- 5
Remove from oven and sprinkle with salt to taste.
Sandwich Assembly and Cooking
- 6
- 7
Butter the Bread
Spread butter on one side of each slice of rye bread.
- 8
Assemble the Sandwich
Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on the skillet. Top each with a generous portion of the chicken salad, a slice of tomato, and a slice of Swiss cheese.
- 9
Cook the First Side
Cover with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- 10
Cook the Second Side
Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook the other side until golden and the cheese has melted, about another 3-4 minutes.
- 11
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately with the French fries on the side.
