{"id":"b808dc29-2734-42b3-9d97-3ba58e881932","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/b808dc29-2734-42b3-9d97-3ba58e881932","source_url":"https://www.recipetineats.com/chicken-sandwiches/","title":"Chicken sandwiches","description":"Recipe video above. The secret to the best chicken sandwiches like the ones you get from gourmet deli? Shred the chicken as finely as you can (stand-mixer is best!). Use mayo + sour cream so the sauce isn't too greasy. Plus a handful of walnuts!Great platter food for gatherings, picnics and lunch boxes.Makes 10 deli-style sandwiches, 8 very generously filled sandwiches, or 15 normal lunchbox sandwiches (Note 6).","servings":10,"servings_text":"10","prep_time":"PT15M","image_url":"https://www.recipetineats.com/tachyon/2022/12/Chicken-sandwiches_5.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"500g/ 1 lb  cooked chicken meat from 1 large store bought roast chicken ((Note 1))","item":"g/ 1 lb cooked chicken meat from 1 large store bought roast chicken ((Note 1))","quantity":500},{"text":"1  celery stem (, sliced 3mm/0.1\" thick then into 0.5cm/0.2\" pieces)","item":"celery stem","quantity":1,"preparation":", sliced 3mm/0.1\" thick then into 0.5cm/0.2\" pieces"},{"text":"1  green onion stem (, finely sliced)","item":"green onion stem","quantity":1,"preparation":", finely sliced"},{"text":"3/4 cup walnuts (, roughly chopped (Note 2))","item":"walnuts (","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"roughly chopped (Note 2))"},{"text":"3 tbsp finely chopped cornichon/dill pickle","item":"finely chopped cornichon/dill pickle","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped dill ((Note 3))","item":"finely chopped dill ((Note 3))","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2/3 cup whole egg mayonnaise","item":"whole egg mayonnaise","quantity":0.6666666666666666,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2/3 cup sour cream ((sub full fat yogurt))","item":"sour cream ((sub full fat yogurt))","quantity":0.6666666666666666,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tsp Dijon mustard","item":"Dijon mustard","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice ((sub white wine or cider vinegar))","item":"lemon juice ((sub white wine or cider vinegar))","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp onion powder ((or more garlic powder))","item":"onion powder ((or more garlic powder))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp garlic powder ((or more onion powder))","item":"garlic powder ((or more onion powder))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt","item":"cooking/kosher salt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Salted butter (, for spreading on bread)","item":"Salted butter","preparation":", for spreading on bread"},{"text":"20 slices white sandwich bread, day-old, ((or more slices for less filling) (Note 5))","item":"white sandwich bread, day-old, ((or more slices for less filling) (Note 5))","quantity":20,"unit":"slice"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Shred the chicken as finely as you can. The best method is using a stand-mixer. Just put the meat in the bowl with the paddle attachment and mix on medium speed until it's really finely shredded (~ 1 minute). Else use a handheld beater or your hands."},{"number":2,"text":"Mix the Sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth - use a whisk if needed."},{"number":3,"text":"Pour Sauce over the chicken. Add remaining Filling ingredients. Stir until combined."},{"number":4,"text":"Spread bread with butter. Spread with Filling (see below for amount)."},{"number":5,"text":"Remove crusts if desired (for the authentic \"gourmet\" experience!) and cut in half. (Tip: For really neat cuts, refrigerate sandwiches before slicing so Filling firms up)."},{"number":6,"text":"Serve on platters littered with green fluffage, if desired!"},{"number":7,"text":"Chicken filling per sandwich:- Deli standard (recommended): 100g / 1/2 cup (makes 10 sandwiches)- Very generous: 130g / 1/2 cup (makes 8)- Everyday lunchbox: 80g (1/3 cup) (makes 15).","section":"Filling quantities (Note 6)"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:50:27.628718+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:50:27.628718+00:00"}