BLT Chicken Salad Melt
BLT Chicken Salad Melt
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 5 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 1 cup Duke's mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup sweet relish
- 1 jar diced pimento, small, drained
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon rotisserie chicken seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste, if needed
For the BLT Melt Assembly
- 4 croissants, large, split lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 4 slices provolone cheese, or white cheddar
- 8 strips bacon, cooked crispy
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 1 tomato, large, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken salad base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, finely chopped hard-boiled eggs, finely diced red onion, and finely diced celery.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Whisk together the dressing: In a separate medium bowl, combine the Duke's mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sweet relish, drained diced pimento, onion powder, celery salt, rotisserie chicken seasoning, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Combine and season the chicken salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt or pepper if desired, or add more mayonnaise for a creamier consistency.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Toast the croissants: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spread a thin layer of softened butter on the cut sides of each split croissant. Place the buttered croissant halves face down in the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Assemble the BLT Chicken Salad Melts: Place a slice of provolone cheese on the bottom half of each toasted croissant. Spoon a generous amount of the prepared chicken salad over the cheese. Top with two strips of crispy bacon, one green leaf lettuce, and a slice of fresh tomato. Place the top half of the croissant to complete each sandwich. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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BLT Chicken Salad Melt
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 5 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 1 cup Duke's mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup sweet relish
- 1 jar diced pimento, small, drained
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon rotisserie chicken seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste, if needed
For the BLT Melt Assembly
- 4 croissants, large, split lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 4 slices provolone cheese, or white cheddar
- 8 strips bacon, cooked crispy
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 1 tomato, large, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken salad base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, finely chopped hard-boiled eggs, finely diced red onion, and finely diced celery.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Whisk together the dressing: In a separate medium bowl, combine the Duke's mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sweet relish, drained diced pimento, onion powder, celery salt, rotisserie chicken seasoning, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Combine and season the chicken salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt or pepper if desired, or add more mayonnaise for a creamier consistency.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Toast the croissants: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spread a thin layer of softened butter on the cut sides of each split croissant. Place the buttered croissant halves face down in the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Assemble the BLT Chicken Salad Melts: Place a slice of provolone cheese on the bottom half of each toasted croissant. Spoon a generous amount of the prepared chicken salad over the cheese. Top with two strips of crispy bacon, one green leaf lettuce, and a slice of fresh tomato. Place the top half of the croissant to complete each sandwich. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min