Spicy Chicken Salad Sandwiches

This easy spicy chicken salad sandwich is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for quick lunches or meal prep. Made with tender chicken, homemade mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, cayenne pepper, cilantro, and Gruyère cheese, it’s served on toasted sourdough for a satisfying, high-protein meal the whole family will love.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

Course lunch, Main Course, Sandwiches

Cuisine American, classic american

Servings Sandwiches

Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound Chicken, shredded (Chicken-Pressure canned)
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
1/4 cup Diced white onion
1/4 cup Chopped cilantro
1/2 Lime, juiced
Salt and pepper
Arugula or romaine lettuce
Gruyere cheese, sliced
Sourdough Honey Wheat Bread

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine drained jar of chicken, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, diced white onion, lime juice and chopped cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste.
In a toaster, toast the sourdough bread.
Place one slice of gruyere cheese, chicken salad mixture, and romaine on the toasted bread.
Serve immediately.
The chicken salad mixture can be stored in an airtight contain in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SandwichCalories: 400kcal

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