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Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 -5
Author: Ina Garten , Food Network

Ingredients

  • 4 split 2 whole chicken breasts, bone-in, skin on
  • Good olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup good mayonnaise plus more for the bread
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
  • 1 cup small-diced celery 2 stalks
  • 8 to 10 slices health or seven-grain bread
  • 1 package mesclun salad mix

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts, skin side up, on a sheet pan and rub them with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside to cool.
  • When the chicken is cool, remove and discard the skin and bones and cut the chicken into 3/4-inch dice. Place the chicken in a bowl and add the mayonnaise, tarragon, celery, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss well.
  • To assemble, spread a little mayonnaise on half the bread slices, top with the chicken salad and mesclun mix, and cover with the remaining slices of bread. Cut in half and serve.