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Creamy Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe Easy Homemade with Crunchy Freshness

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A quick and easy creamy chicken salad sandwich bursting with fresh crunch from apples, celery, and toasted walnuts, perfect for lunch or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (about 300g)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (120ml)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 small apple, cored and diced (Granny Smith recommended)
  • ¼ cup toasted walnuts, chopped (30g) – omit if nut allergies
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 8 slices whole grain bread or favorite sandwich bread, toasted lightly

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: shred or dice cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. If cooking fresh, poach chicken breasts in simmering water for 15 minutes until cooked through, then cool and shred.
  2. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and golden. Stir frequently to avoid burning. Set aside to cool.
  3. Chop celery and apple into small, uniform pieces. Thinly slice green onions and finely chop parsley. Keep ingredients separate until mixing.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Add chicken, celery, apple, walnuts, green onions, and parsley into the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together using a spatula or spoon, being careful not to mash the chicken.
  6. Lightly toast bread slices until golden and crisp.
  7. Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad onto four slices of bread. Top with the remaining slices and press gently to hold together.
  8. Cut sandwiches diagonally and serve immediately for best texture, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Notes

If the salad feels too thick, add a teaspoon or two of milk or more lemon juice to loosen it slightly. Toss diced apple in lemon juice to prevent browning. Avoid over-mixing to keep texture. Toast walnuts and bread for best crunch. Assemble sandwiches close to serving time to avoid sogginess.

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