The Chicken Standard Recipe
roasted chicken, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, hawaiian bun
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Roasted Chicken
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Roasting the Chicken
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 3
- 4
Roast the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 5
Rest the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 6
Prepare the Ingredients
While the chicken is roasting, wash and prepare the lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Slice the tomato into thin rounds.
- 7
Shred the Chicken
Once the chicken has rested, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding the skin and bones.
- 8
Toast the Buns (Optional)
If desired, lightly toast the Hawaiian buns in a skillet or toaster.
- 9
Assemble the Sandwich
On the bottom half of each Hawaiian bun, spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise. Add a lettuce leaf, followed by shredded chicken, tomato slices, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.