Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Updated: September 21, 2023, By Swasthi
This Chicken Sandwich is really easy to whip up under 20 mins! It’s got that creamy crunchy filling with perfect chunks of seasoned chicken that’s going to satisfy all your sandwich cravings. The filling made for this Chicken Sandwich is so versatile that you can also eat it on its own or wrap in lettuce, roti, naan or tortillas.
About Chicken Sandwich
If you love sandwiches, this is going to be your favorite because it’s crispy, crunchy, creamy and full of flavors.
In this post I share Chicken Sandwich recipe for 2 servings. But you can scale up the recipe to your requirement. You can make the filling ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days. If you make it ahead leave out the red onions from the recipe.
To make this sandwich, you don’t need to prep-up anything or don’t even require to shop if you have a basic kitchen setup. Here is what you require:
Ingredients
Chicken: You can use any leftover boneless chicken from your refrigerator like the way I did here. I usually use up the leftover smaller portions of raw chicken breast, thighs or just anything that’s chicken (even roasted or pre-cooked chicken will do).
You can also use your left over Shawarma, chicken tikka kebab, chicken kabab or tandoori chicken.
Flavoring and seasonings: Simply roast/stir fry the chicken in a pan and flavor with spices or any store bought seasoning like steak seasoning, garam masala, all-purpose seasoning etc.
Creamy spread like a mayo, sour cream or cream cheese imparts that creamy and delicious richness to the chicken sandwich filling.
If you are looking for a healthier take with the same level of creaminess, use Greek yogurt (hung curd) or cream cheese or your favorite nut mayonnaise.
A combination of Greek yogurt and cream cheese also works well. A lot of times I do use one of these in place of mayo.
Other Ingredients are the red onions, lettuce or fresh herbs like cilantro (coriander leaves), parsley or dill go well in the filling.
Bread: Use your favorite bread. White bread, whole meal bread, baguette or bloomer all go well. Avoid using too airy, fresh and light bread as they are not that great to hold the mayo chicken filling.
Butter: We love to toast our bread with butter. While you mix in and make the filling, toast your bread with butter.
Photo Guide
How to make Chicken Sandwich (Stepwise Photos)
1. If you want, butter the bread slices on both the sides and toast until crisp. You can do this on a pan or in a toaster/ oven or air fryer.
2. For the chicken filling or salad you will need the following:
- 1½ to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (start with lower amounts)
- 1 to 1½ tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt or cream cheese
- ½ to 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, use only if required)
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard (or ¼ tablespoon Dijon mustard)
- ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon black pepper crushed/powder
- ¼ cup lettuce shredded (plus 2 to dress the sandwiches)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro coriander leaves or 1 tbsp parsley or 1 tsp dill (fine chopped)
- 2 tablespoons red onion fine chopped
3. Here are the spices to season the chicken. This combination of spices is somewhat similar to a steak seasoning but not the same because this has garam masala. You may replace this with your favorite seasoning. If you are using roast chicken, you may leave out this.
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (or red chili powder or chili flakes)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic minced)
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon black pepper crushed/powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala (or ¼ tsp coriander + ¼ tsp cumin powder)
To make 2 sandwiches/servings you will need -180 grams (6.5 ounces) boneless chicken (breast/thigh/any). If you have roasted or cooked/boiled chicken then use 1 cup (4 ounces, 140 grams) and leave out the next few steps of roasting. But if it is cold from the refrigerator, make sure you heat it very well.
4. Heat your pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Place chicken in the pan & let cook for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness. Then turn the pieces to the other side. After the chicken is cooked for 5 minutes, place 1 tablespoon of butter. This keeps your chicken moist and prevents from drying out.
5. When the chicken is fully done, you should be able to cut the thickest part of the chicken easily with a spatula or a butter knife. This is the indication it is fully cooked.
6. Turn down the flame to low and stir in all the spices. Mix well and turn off. Taste test and add more salt or spices to your taste. Cool this completely.
7. Shred/cut the chicken to smaller bits using a wooden spatula or a butter knife. (if using a nonstick take the chicken to a board and chop)
8. Transfer the chicken to a mixing bowl. Add mayo, sour cream or Greek yogurt or cream cheese. Start with smaller amounts 1 tablespoon each.
9. Add chopped lettuce, cilantro, onions, mustard, black pepper and lemon juice.
10. Mix well and adjust the seasonings to taste. The mixture should be thick and not runny. As it sits, the mixture will release some moisture from onions and lettuce, so make sure it is thick.
11. Spread ¼ tsp mayo/ yogurt on the bread slice and place the lettuce so it holds the lettuce well. Spread the chicken filling.
12. Cover with another slice of toasted bread. Slice the Chicken Sandwich.
Serve the chicken sandwich immediately.
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Chicken Sandwich Recipe
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Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )
- 180 grams (6.5 ounces) boneless chicken (breast/thigh/any or 1 cup (4 ounces, 140 grams) shredded roast/boiled chicken)
- 1 tablespoon oil (+ 1 tbsp butter optional)
- 1½ to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (start with lower amounts)
- 1 to 1½ tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt or cream cheese
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard (or ¼ tablespoon Dijon mustard)
- ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon black pepper crushed or powder
- ½ to 1 tablespoon lemon juice (use only if required)
- ¼ cup lettuce shredded (plus 2 to dress the sandwiches)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro coriander leaves or 1 tbsp parsley or 1 tsp dill (fine chopped)
- 2 tablespoons red onion fine chopped
- 4 slices bread (or baguette or bloomer)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
To season chicken (or use steak seasoning)
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (or red chili powder or chili flakes)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic minced)
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon black pepper crushed/powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala (or ¼ tsp coriander + ¼ tsp cumin powder)
Instructions
- Heat a pan with oil on a medium heat and place the chicken. Cook until the chicken is tender and cooked through. Add the butter if you want. This keeps your chicken moist and won't dry out.
- When the chicken is fully done, you should be able to cut the thickest part of the chicken easily with a spatula or a butter knife. This is the indication it is fully cooked.
- Lower the heat and add salt and all the seasoning. Stir fry just for a minute and turn off.
- Cut or shred the chicken with a butter knife and spatula to smaller bits. Cool completely.
- Meanwhile if you want, butter the bread slices on both the sides and toast until crisp. You can do this on a pan or in a toaster/ oven or air fryer.
How to make Chicken Sandwich
- To a mixing bowl add mayo, sour cream or Greek Yogurt (start with lower amounts). Stir in mustard, lemon juice, lettuce, cilantro, onions and the cooled chicken.
- Stir well to mix. Taste test and adjust the seasoning to taste. The mixture must be moist but not runny.
- Spread ¼ tsp mayo on the bread slice and place the lettuce, followed by the chicken filling. Cover with another slice of toasted bread.
- Serve Chicken Sandwich.
Notes
- If using refrigerated precooked or roasted chicken make sure you reheat it until hot, cool down and then mix with the mayo.
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Comments
I used leftover boiled shredded chicken for this recipe and the spices
and mayo sauce made the sandwich delicious. The chicken does not taste bland at all. Great recipe. Thank you ๐
Simple and awesome recipe
My son loved the sandwich.
I added sweet corn and used spinach instead of lettuce. Next time I don’t think I’ll add lemon juice
Thanks for the recipe. We just finished a nice cabinet refinishing project in our kitchen and needed a good meal to sort of break in the new look. The chicken sandwich did just the trick. Thanks again.
Love Swathi’s easy and accessible ingredient recipes.
Easy, yet delicious!
Thank you Thelma
Love Swathi’s easy yet delicious recipe procedures.
I am a student living on a budget. I use this recipe often to make a double sandwich. Turns out delicious and can eat it everyday
That’s nice to know Pam. Glad you like it
I have already made this chicken sandwich thrice and been loving it! It is so well spiced and the steak seasoning is great in the filling.
Thank you Jasmine
I came across this recipe while I was looking for a fast chicken sandwich recipe. I had all the ingredients but no mayo. Used Greek yogurt and little cream cheese to sub. It turned out delicious & I think this is my new favorite!
Thank you Angela. Glad you like it
Best homemade chicken sandwich and simple
Thank you
Superb simple tasty recipe, thank you swasthi for this wonderful recipe
Glad you like it Aiswarya
Can I store the mayonnaise onion mixture in the fridge and mix the chicken when needed?
Hi,
It is best to add raw onions just before serving
Your recipe is awesome and delicious
Thank you!
Loved this recipe. I added garam. masala to the chicken gave it a nice punch!
Thank you
Hi Swasthi,
Since Lockdown, I hv been regularly making different kind of recipes from your blog. I really want to thank you the way instructions are systematically put into place. I had never made even tea in my entire life but now I can proudly say I have become best cook at my home and my wife and son want me to make food for them. I follow your instructions in details and that never failed me. Keep up the good work..appreciate and thanks
Welcome Sham
So glad to hear that! Thank you so much!
Hi, absolutely love your blog. Started with rasmalai and now a regular. Have tried the pizza dough and chicken sandwiches
Hi Ameeta
Thank you so much! Glad to know!
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I made this twice and my husband loves it! Thank you for sharing this easy and amazing recipe!
Hi Carol
Glad to know! You are welcome
Can you make this with soya chunks instead of with chicken? If so, how?
Hi Noori
Yes you can use. Cook them for 5 to 7 mins in boiling water. Drain and chop or pulse them in blender. Then follow the recipe as mentioned above
Which part of the chicken is used best for using in a sandwich
Hi Vineeta,
Chicken breasts go well in this sandwich
Can we use cream cheese in place of mayo?. If so, any specific instructions for it?
Hi Priya,
Yes you can use cream cheese or even hung curd (strained yogurt). Don’t need to change any thing in the recipe.