Description
This Chicken Mayonnaise Sandwich recipe combines tender, seasoned chicken breast with a creamy, tangy mayonnaise dressing, diced celery, and red onion for crunch and flavor. Toasted buttered bread and fresh lettuce leaves complete this hearty and satisfying sandwich, ideal for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
- 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast (or 1 cup shredded chicken like rotisserie chicken or boiled chicken)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 Tablespoons diced celery
- 2 Tablespoons diced red onion
- Pinch of ground black pepper
Bread and Assembly
- 4 green leaf or romaine lettuce leaves
- 8 slices white bread (or 4 hoagie rolls, or 4 big croissants)
- 2 Tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and crushed pepper flakes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side and 3 minutes on the second side until the internal temperature reaches 165℉, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked.
- Rest and Dice: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juices, then dice into very small pieces.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, diced celery, diced red onion, and a pinch of black pepper. Add the diced chicken and mix gently until coated with the creamy dressing.
- Toast the Bread: Butter both sides of each bread slice. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and toast the bread slices until golden brown on both sides.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Place a leaf of lettuce on a toasted bread slice, spread a quarter of the chicken mayo mixture evenly over the lettuce, and top with another slice of toasted bread. Cut the sandwich diagonally with a serrated knife and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken breast with rotisserie chicken or boiled chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste, especially the crushed pepper flakes if you prefer less heat.
- Use your choice of bread depending on your preference—hoagie rolls or croissants can add a different texture and flavor.
- For a healthier option, use light mayonnaise or substitute with Greek yogurt.
- Make sure to toast the bread after buttering it for a crispy, golden crust.
