Okay, folks, let’s dive into how I whipped up this apple walnut chicken salad sandwich. It all started with a craving, you know? One of those days where you just need a good, hearty sandwich.
The Chicken
First things first, I grabbed some leftover rotisserie chicken. You could totally cook your own chicken breasts, but hey, I’m all about that easy life. I shredded about two cups of the chicken. I like it a little chunky, not too finely shredded, gives it some texture, you feel me?
The Crunch Factor
Next up, the crunch! I chopped up one apple.I like the sweetness and bit tart. I also rough-chopped about half a cup of walnuts. You could toast them if you’re feeling fancy, but I was hungry, so straight in they went.
The Dressing
For the dressing, it’s super simple. I used about half a cup of mayonnaise. You can use Greek yogurt if you’re trying to be healthy, but I went full-fat mayo today. I added a tablespoon of Dijon mustard – gotta have that little zing! Then, a squeeze of lemon juice, maybe a tablespoon or so? I just eyeballed it. Salt and pepper to taste, of course. Stirred it all up until it was nice and creamy.
Putting It All Together
Now for the fun part! I dumped the shredded chicken, chopped apple, and walnuts into a big bowl. Then, I poured the dressing over everything and mixed it all up. Make sure everything is nicely coated, you don’t want any dry bits.
The Bread
For the bread, I like using a nice, soft multi-grain bread,But I find that any bread can be suitable!. Toasted it up a bit, just ’cause I like that little bit of warmth. You could use croissants, ciabatta, whatever you’re feeling.
Building the Sandwich
- Spread the chicken salad generously on a bottom slices of the bread.
- Top slices with another.
- And there you have it.
I sliced that bad boy in half and dug in. Seriously, so good! The sweetness of the apple, the crunch of the walnuts, the creamy chicken… chef’s kiss!Give it a try, you can thank me later.
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