Chicken Salad Sandwich with Crisp Celery

Ingredients

• 2 packed cups pulled cooked chicken (340 g)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (112 g)
• 1/3 cup finely diced celery (50 g)
• 1/4 cup diced dill pickles (40 g)
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 slices sturdy sandwich bread (420 g)
• 6 large lettuce leaves (90 g)
• 2 tablespoons softened butter (28 g)

Instructions

1. Pull and chop. Pull the cooked chicken across the grain into short strands. Dice the celery and pickles finely, then slice the scallions. Pat the pickles dry if brine clings to them. Place everything in a.
2. Make the thick dressing. Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. The dressing should fall from a spoon in a slow ribbon and hold a line for a moment. If it pours.
3. Fold and settle. Spoon the dressing over the chicken mixture. Fold from the bottom with a flexible spatula until the strands are coated and the vegetables remain distinct. Let the filling stand for 5 minutes, then.
4. Toast the inner faces. Spread butter lightly over one side of every bread slice. Toast those buttered faces in a skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until pale gold. Keep the outer faces soft..
5. Build a moisture barrier. Set lettuce over six toast faces, trimming or folding it to stay inside the crust. Divide the chicken salad evenly and spread it to the corners in a level layer. Cover with the.
6. Cut and pack. Use a serrated knife to halve each sandwich with a gentle sawing motion. For packed lunches, wrap each half in parchment and place it seam-side down. Serve immediately for maximum contrast, or refrigerate.

Notes

• Use the visual texture cues in the instructions instead of relying on the timer alone for every stage.
• Refrigerate leftovers for 4 days, and freeze only the suitable components for up to 2 months.
• Measure wet additions carefully because extra liquid changes how the finished filling, sauce, or coating holds.

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