Who doesn't love a good chicken salad sandwich? It is one of our absolute favorite things to do with a rotisserie chicken or leftovers from a roast chicken dinner. The only thing required in a chicken salad is mayo and chicken, but otherwise the mix-ins are up to you.
Ingredients
- 3
boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6
slices lemon
- 6
sprigs dill, plus 1 tbsp. chopped
- 1
green apple, chopped
- 1/2
red onion, finely chopped
- 2
celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2/3 c.
mayonnaise
- 1/4 c.
Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp.
red wine vinegar
-
Kosher salt
-
Freshly ground black pepper
-
Baguette, for serving
-
Butter lettuce, for serving
Description
- Step 1In a large pot, arrange the chicken in a single layer. Place lemon slices and dill sprigs on chicken and pour water over it, covering by at least an inch. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cooked through, 10 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes, then slice into 1" pieces.
- Step 2In a large bowl, combine chicken, apple, onion, and celery.
- Step 3In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon, and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 4Pour dressing over chicken mixture and toss.
- Step 5Garnish with chopped dill and serve on a baguette with lettuce.
- Step 1In a large pot, arrange the chicken in a single layer. Place lemon slices and dill sprigs on chicken and pour water over it, covering by at least an inch. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cooked through, 10 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes, then slice into 1" pieces.
- Step 2In a large bowl, combine chicken, apple, onion, and celery.
- Step 3In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon, and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 4Pour dressing over chicken mixture and toss.
- Step 5Garnish with chopped dill and serve on a baguette with lettuce.