OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
This old-fashioned chicken salad is creamy, slightly sweet, and perfect for sandwiches. Made with rotisserie chicken, mayonnaise, relish, and a touch of honey, it’s an easy and delicious option for summer lunches, tea sandwiches, and gatherings.
Course Sandwiches/Burgers Keyword chicken salad, chicken salad sandwiches, rotisserie chicken salad
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes Total Time 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
1- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (start with 1 cup) 3/4 cup sweet relish 2 Tablespoons onion, diced 1 Tablespoon honey 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper 3/4 cup celery, chopped small 4 cups rotisserie chicken breast, chopped small
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, relish, onion, honey, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.
Stir in the celery.
Fold in the chopped chicken until evenly coated. Add additional mayonnaise if needed to obtain desired texture for spreading.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Stir gently prior to serving.
May use on croissants, breads, crackers, and wraps.
Notes: Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used
Tips:
Chop the chicken to your desired texture. For a smoother, spreadable sandwich filling, pulse briefly in a food processor.
The flavor blends best when the chicken is slightly warm when mixed.
This recipe is perfect for tea sandwiches, baby showers, and light lunches.