Chicken Salad with Chili Crisp (Printable)

Tender chicken salad with spicy chili crisp on toasted bread with fresh vegetables

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Salad

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon chili crisp (plus more for serving)
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced
06 - 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Sandwich Assembly

10 - 4 sandwich rolls or slices of bread
11 - 2 cups mixed salad greens
12 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1 medium tomato, sliced

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, chili crisp, Dijon mustard, diced celery, chopped red onion, and fresh herbs if using. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
02 - Add lemon juice to the mixture, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir well to incorporate the seasoning. Taste and adjust as needed.
03 - Lightly toast the sandwich rolls or bread slices in a toaster until golden brown and crispy on the surface. This step is optional but adds texture to the final sandwich.
04 - Place a bed of mixed salad greens on the bottom half of each toasted roll or bread slice. Arrange sliced cucumber and tomato evenly over the greens.
05 - Spoon a generous portion of the prepared chicken salad onto the layered vegetables. For extra heat, drizzle additional chili crisp over the top.
06 - Place the top half of the roll or bread slice over the chicken salad. Press down gently to secure the layers. Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The chili crisp brings this gorgeous heat and crunch that makes every bite exciting without being overwhelming
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into it
  • The combination of cool crisp vegetables and warm spicy chicken salad is honestly addictive
02 -
  • Don't skip the toasting step if you're planning to pack these for lunch, as the crisp bread helps prevent sogginess
  • The flavors actually develop and get better after sitting for about an hour in the refrigerator
  • Different brands of chili crisp vary wildly in heat level, so always taste before adding more
03 -
  • Let the chicken salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld
  • If you're making these for a picnic, pack the chicken salad and bread separately and assemble right before eating

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