Rotisserie Chicken Salad Sandwiches
A creamy rotisserie chicken salad sandwich makes a lovely lunch or snack. This is an easy chicken salad recipe which boasts savory flavors and perfect creaminess!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 chicken rotisserie meat, shredded
- 1 Cup carrots diced
- 1 Cup celery diced
- 1/2 Cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup peas frozen
- 1/2 Cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon black pepper
- 3 to 6 Ounces almonds Marcona or slivered almonds
- 1/4 Teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken and set aside on a plate or bowl large enough to hold the entire carcass. Shred or cut the meat into approximately 1” bite-sized pieces. Place the shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl (separate from the skin). Place the carcass in the plate or bowl with the skins.
- Dice the carrots and celery into small pieces. Finely chop the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the shredded chicken.
- Add the frozen peas to the mixing bowl. The peas will slowly thaw and serve to keep the chicken cold while you finish the recipe.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar with a whisk or fork. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the dressing is creamy. Taste the dressing and adjust the Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar to your preferred level of tanginess.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken, carrots, celery, onions and peas mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing. Be careful not to overmix, as you don't want the chicken to become mushy.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. The frozen peas will thaw. Serve cold.
- Sprinkle the almonds and paprika over the top of the salad just before serving, so the almonds stay crunchy.
Notes
Any chicken works: No rotisserie chicken left in the store? You can use canned chicken or even poach or grill some chicken breast and use that. If you're more of a dark meat fan, thighs or chicken leg quarters are good too.
Enjoy it any way you want: You don't have to make a chicken salad sandwich with this mixture. Feel free to serve it in a pita pocket or wrap, or even over mixed greens. Enjoy it with baked potatoes or with a simple green salad with a bowl of soup. This salad might become one of your favorite lunch recipes!
Enjoy it any way you want: You don't have to make a chicken salad sandwich with this mixture. Feel free to serve it in a pita pocket or wrap, or even over mixed greens. Enjoy it with baked potatoes or with a simple green salad with a bowl of soup. This salad might become one of your favorite lunch recipes!
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2948IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
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