Cobb Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

Name: Cobb Chicken Salad Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds); salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese (about 1/2 cup); 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped; 1 avocado, pitted, skinned and diced; 4 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled; leafy lettuce (optional); 8 sandwich buns, your favorite

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped
1 avocado, pitted, skinned and diced
4 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
leafy lettuce (optional)
8 sandwich buns, your favorite

1
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until the oil is shimmering. Add the chicken and cook for 6 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
2
Remove chicken to a plate and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
3
Mix the mayonnaise, cheese, sour cream and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the eggs, avocado and chicken; toss gently to combine.
4
Split bakery rolls in half and scoop out some of the center bread. Fill hollow with chicken salad. Top with crumbled bacon and a lettuce leaf. Enjoy!
5
Make ahead: The salad minus the avocado may be made and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance. Add the avocado just before serving.

743

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds), salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Cobb Chicken Salad Sandwich falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cobb Chicken Salad Sandwich

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Variations & substitutions

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