Green Minty-Garlicky Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Green Minty-Garlicky Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Ingredients
For the Green Minty-Garlicky Dressing
- 1 1/2 cups mint, lightly packed
- 1/2 cup basil or cilantro
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 inches ginger, chopped
- 2 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
For the Chicken Salad
- 1 rotisserie chicken, bones and skin removed, meat shredded (using all white meat and some thigh/leg meat)
- 8 slices sandwich bread, for serving, as needed
- as needed lettuce leaves, for serving
- as needed slices avocado, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the green minty-garlicky dressing: In an immersion blender container or a food processor, combine the 1 1/2 cups lightly packed mint, 1/2 cup basil or cilantro, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 4 garlic cloves, 2 inches chopped ginger, the zest and juice of 2 limes, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon coriander. Blend until the mixture is smooth and a vibrant bright green color.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Season the dressing: Taste the dressing and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Add more granulated sugar or salt if needed to achieve a balanced flavor profile.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Prepare the chicken: Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken and separate the meat from the bones. Use all of the white meat and some of the chicken thighs/legs for optimal flavor and texture. Using two forks, shred the chicken meat to your preferred consistency.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Combine the chicken salad: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken. Pour the prepared green minty-garlicky dressing over the chicken and toss thoroughly to ensure all the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Chill and serve: Taste the chicken salad and adjust any seasonings if necessary. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve the green minty-garlicky chicken salad on your favorite sandwich bread with additional toppings like lettuce leaves and avocado slices, if desired.
⏱️ 30 min
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Green Minty-Garlicky Chicken Salad Sandwiches
For the Green Minty-Garlicky Dressing
- 1 1/2 cups mint, lightly packed
- 1/2 cup basil or cilantro
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 inches ginger, chopped
- 2 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
For the Chicken Salad
- 1 rotisserie chicken, bones and skin removed, meat shredded (using all white meat and some thigh/leg meat)
- 8 slices sandwich bread, for serving, as needed
- as needed lettuce leaves, for serving
- as needed slices avocado, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the green minty-garlicky dressing: In an immersion blender container or a food processor, combine the 1 1/2 cups lightly packed mint, 1/2 cup basil or cilantro, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 4 garlic cloves, 2 inches chopped ginger, the zest and juice of 2 limes, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon coriander. Blend until the mixture is smooth and a vibrant bright green color.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Season the dressing: Taste the dressing and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Add more granulated sugar or salt if needed to achieve a balanced flavor profile.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Prepare the chicken: Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken and separate the meat from the bones. Use all of the white meat and some of the chicken thighs/legs for optimal flavor and texture. Using two forks, shred the chicken meat to your preferred consistency.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Combine the chicken salad: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken. Pour the prepared green minty-garlicky dressing over the chicken and toss thoroughly to ensure all the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Chill and serve: Taste the chicken salad and adjust any seasonings if necessary. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve the green minty-garlicky chicken salad on your favorite sandwich bread with additional toppings like lettuce leaves and avocado slices, if desired.
⏱️ 30 min