Chicken Mayo Sandwich
Chopped cooked chicken folded into mayonnaise with celery and black pepper, spread on soft bread. Two servings in 10 minutes.
Chicken Mayo Sandwich: Step by Step
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Mix the chicken, mayonnaise, celery, spring onion, lemon juice and pepper. Taste.
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Butter the bread and spread the chicken over two slices.
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Top with the other slices and cut in half.
Keep an Eye on These
- Chop the chicken small, not to a paste.
- Add the mayonnaise gradually.
- Taste the filling before using.
- Butter the bread to hold in moisture.
Ingredient Swaps
- Out of spring onion? A small regular onion, finely sliced, or a few chives stirred in at the end both cover the job.
Good to Know About Chicken Mayo Sandwich
Chicken mayo is a staple of British lunch counters, and it is easy to make better than the packet. The fix is texture and seasoning.
Chop the chicken small, but not to a paste. You want pieces about the size of a pea, so the filling holds together on the bread and has something to bite. Add celery for crunch and spring onion for a mild sharpness.
Mayonnaise should bind, not drown. Start with less than you think: add it a spoonful at a time and stop when the chicken just holds together. It is easier to add more than take it away.
Black pepper does a lot here, and a squeeze of lemon lifts the whole thing. Taste the filling on its own before it goes on the bread, because the bread will dull it. Spread thickly on buttered bread, top with the second slice and cut in half.
To Go With It
Crisps · Salad · Pickles · Tomato soup
Keeping Chicken Mayo Sandwich
Best eaten within a few hours. The filling keeps in the fridge for 1 day.
Common Questions
How long does Chicken Mayo Sandwich take to make?
About 10 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Chicken Mayo Sandwich?
Chop the chicken small, not to a paste. Add the mayonnaise gradually. Taste the filling before using. Butter the bread to hold in moisture.
What should I serve with Chicken Mayo Sandwich?
Crisps; Salad; Pickles; Tomato soup.
How should Chicken Mayo Sandwich be stored?
Best eaten within a few hours. The filling keeps in the fridge for 1 day.
Is Chicken Mayo Sandwich suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
Chicken Mayo Sandwich Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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