Gabe’s Chronic Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Gabe’s Chronic Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Rioja
Time1h
Serves4

chile-marinated grilled chicken salad includes chronic bacon, curry aioli, radicchio, celery, candied cashews, mixed greens on focaccia

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Ingredients

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Chicken Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

1

Marinate and Grill Chicken

In a bowl, combine olive oil, chile powder, and salt. Coat the chicken breasts in the mixture and let marinate for at least 30 minutes. Grill the chicken over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Once cooked, allow to cool and chop into bite-sized pieces.

2

Cook the Bacon

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chronic bacon until crispy. Remove from heat and let drain on paper towels. Once cool, crumble the bacon.

3

Prepare the Curry Aioli

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4

Combine Salad Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the grilled chicken, crumbled bacon, diced celery, chopped radicchio, and chopped candied cashews. Add the curry aioli and mix until well combined.

5

Assemble the Sandwich

Layer mixed greens on the bottom slice of focaccia. Spoon the chicken salad mixture generously over the greens, then top with another slice of focaccia. Repeat for additional sandwiches.

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