Chicken Salad Sandwich
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Chicken Salad Sandwich

Poached chicken with celery, red onion, and herbs on white bread or a croissant.

Tested time and yield

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
medium

Times include any resting, chilling, or marinating Scale the servings below Cooked in the test kitchen

Method

  1. 01

    Place the chicken in a saucepan, cover with water or broth, and add salt. Bring just to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and poach for 10 to 15 minutes until 165°F (74°C). Cool completely.

  2. 02

    Dice or shred the chicken. Fold with mayonnaise, Dijon, celery, onion, lemon juice, herbs, and pepper.

  3. 03

    Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill for at least 20 minutes if time allows.

  4. 04

    Line bread or croissants with lettuce and divide the chicken salad among them.

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