BLT Chicken Salad Sandwich
A delicious and satisfying sandwich featuring crispy bacon, juicy chicken, fresh tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for a quick option.
- 4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- as needed Bread of your choice Whole grain or sourdough recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add in the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped lettuce. Gently fold everything together until the chicken is well-coated with the dressing.
- Grab two slices of your chosen bread and pile on a generous scoop of the chicken salad mixture.
- Cut the sandwich in half and enjoy. Pair with chips or a light salad for a complete meal.
Notes
If you're short on time, you can use store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own. Don’t worry if your dressing looks a bit lumpy; it just adds character! Store leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge—it gets tastier as the flavors meld together.