This chicken salad sandwich is incredible! The chicken is tender and smoky. Onion and bell pepper add sweetness and crunch. Cilantro and olives bring a touch of fresh flavor and saltiness, while chipotle peppers and jalapenos add heat and smokiness. Held together with just enough creamy mayonnaise, the chicken salad has a burst of flavor and texture in every bite. Pineapple slices add a tropical feel and balance the spices. Hard rolls are sturdy enough to hold the filling without making the bread soggy. This chicken salad is great for a picnic, potluck, lunch, or dinner. Spicy and satisfying, you'll love this chicken salad. My husband and I love spicy foods, so I made up a chicken salad recipe that really pushes the envelope on Southwest flavors! It's such a great change from the traditional chicken salad sandwich.
Ingredients :
- CHICKEN SALAD
- 1 large chicken breast
- chopped (smoked
- bone-in with skin on); remove skin and bone before chopping
- 1/2 cup(s) chopped onion
- 1/3 cup(s) chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup(s) fresh cilantro
- pulled from stem then chopped
- 1/8 cup(s) canned black olives
- chopped
- 2 - pickled jalapeno peppers
- chopped
- 1 - canned chipotle pepper in Adobe sauce
- chopped (Kat uses 2)
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
- - salt and pepper
- to taste
- 3/4 cup(s) mayonnaise (more if needed to moisten the above ingredients)
- BREAD
- - cheddar jalapeno bread or hard sandwich rolls for eight sandwiches
- - garlic powder
- - cooking spray
- GARNISH
- - peach slices
- pineapple slices
- or avocado
Intructions :
- Combine all chicken salad ingredients in bowl and mix well. This is a very hot and spicy recipe
- but you can reduce the chipotle and jalapeno pepper if you wish. The pickled jalapeno gives the chicken salad a little of the tartness that we expect with dill pickles in a traditional chicken salad.
- Once mixed
- sprinkle garlic powder on the bread or rolls. Spray with cooking spray and then toast under the broiler.
- Spread the chicken salad mixture on the toasted bread. Choose a garnish. Try pineapple or peach slices (even better if it's grilled.) The sweetness of the fruit will complement and tame the heat from the peppers. Avocado is also a tasty garnish.
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