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Close-up of a stacked chicken mayo sandwich on seeded sourdough with crispy beef bacon and lettuce on a wooden board.
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Easy Chicken Mayo Sandwich

A practical, satisfying chicken mayo sandwich featuring a balanced dressing, crisp vegetables, and savory beef bacon for added texture.
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken mayo sandwich recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 520kcal
Author C. Sophie

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Toaster

Ingredients

Chicken Filling

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup high-quality mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup celery finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons shallots or green onions minced
  • 1/4 cup cucumber finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Sandwich Assembly

  • 4 slices seeded bread, sourdough, or brioche
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 4 leaves Romaine or Little Gem lettuce
  • 4 strips crispy cooked beef bacon

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken by poaching it in chicken bouillon for added depth or using shredded rotisserie chicken. Ensure the chicken is completely chilled before mixing to prevent the mayonnaise from becoming oily.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth and creamy.
  • Fold the chilled chicken, diced celery, shallots, cucumber, and fresh parsley into the mayonnaise mixture until evenly coated.
  • Season the chicken salad with salt and cracked black pepper to taste. For best results, let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Lightly toast your bread of choice and spread a thin layer of softened butter on each slice; this acts as a 'butter barrier' to prevent the bread from getting soggy.
  • Layer the lettuce leaves on two slices of bread, then top with a generous portion of the chicken mixture.
  • Add crispy beef bacon for extra texture and flavor, top with the remaining bread slices, and slice the sandwiches diagonally to serve.

Notes

Informations nutritionnelles :
Calories : 520 kcal | Protéines : 28 g | Glucides : 35 g | Lipides : 32 g | Sodium : 890 mg
 
Tip: Lightly buttering toast creates a waterproof barrier that prevents the filling from making the sandwich soggy, ideal for packed lunches.