Description
Ina Garten’s chicken salad sandwich blends classic Hamptons elegance with simple, fresh ingredients. Creamy, herb-infused chicken nestled between artisan bread promises a delightful lunch experience you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 split (2 whole) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin on
- 1.5 tbsps chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 cup small-diced celery (2 stalks)
- 1 package mesclun salad mix
- ¾ cup mayonnaise, plus more for the bread
- 8 to 10 slices health or seven-grain bread
- Olive oil
- Salt (kosher)
- Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
- Roasting Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F with center rack positioning, drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil, and season thoroughly with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Chicken Cooking: Roast chicken for 35-40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring clear juices and complete cooking.
- Cooling and Preparation: Allow chicken to cool completely at room temperature, then remove skin and bones, and dice into uniform 3/4-inch cubes.
- Salad Composition: In a large mixing bowl, combine diced chicken with mayonnaise, tarragon, celery, salt, and pepper, folding ingredients gently for even flavor distribution.
- Sandwich Assembly: Spread mayonnaise on bread slices, layer chicken salad mixture evenly, top with mesclun mix, and complete with remaining bread slices.
- Serving: Cut sandwiches diagonally into triangular halves and serve immediately, enjoying the fresh and aromatic chicken salad creation.
Notes
- Perfectly Roast Chicken: Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts for maximum flavor and moisture retention during roasting.
- Temperature Precision: Use a reliable meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches exactly 165°F (74°C) for food safety without overcooking.
- Flavor Enhancement: Allow chicken to cool completely before dicing to help retain juices and prevent dry, stringy meat texture.
- Texture Balance: Chop celery and tarragon uniformly for consistent crunch and herb distribution throughout the chicken salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg