Plum Dijon Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

Name: Plum Dijon Chicken Salad Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Chicken; 1 2-3 lb whole Chicken; 1 gallon water; 2 onions; 2 Carrots; 1 head of garlic; 4 thyme sprigs; 3 bay leaves; 2 rosemary sprigs; For the Chicken Salad; 1.5 cups Mayonaise; 1.5 tablespoons Dijon Mustard (more or less depending on preference); 2 tablespoons fresh chopped italian flat leaf parsley; 2 cups shredded chicken meat; 1/2 cup pecans - chopped; 1/2 small shallot, finely minced; Salt and Pepper to Taste; 8 slices sourdough bread; 1/4 cup Plum Butter; 1/2 pound Fontina Cheese; 1 drizzle Olive Oil per slice of bread; 4 large leaves romaine lettuce

Servings: persons

For the Chicken
1 2-3 lb whole Chicken
1 gallon water
2 onions
2 Carrots
1 head of garlic
4 thyme sprigs
3 bay leaves
2 rosemary sprigs
For the Chicken Salad
1.5 cups Mayonaise
1.5 tablespoons Dijon Mustard (more or less depending on preference)
2 tablespoons fresh chopped italian flat leaf parsley
2 cups shredded chicken meat
1/2 cup pecans - chopped
1/2 small shallot, finely minced
Salt and Pepper to Taste
8 slices sourdough bread
1/4 cup Plum Butter
1/2 pound Fontina Cheese
1 drizzle Olive Oil per slice of bread
4 large leaves romaine lettuce

1
Poach the chicken. Put chicken in a large stockpot and cover with gallon of room temp or cold water. Add veggies and herbs and boil over medium. Skim the fat and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes.
2
Remove chicken from water and let cool. Strain liquid and reserve liquid - it's chicken stock! Shred chicken meat and discard both skin and bones.
3
Preheat oven to 325 degrees....Broiler on low works fine too.
4
Toast pecans until fragrant and give them a rough chop if you like.
5
Combine mayo, mustard, pecans, shallot, and parsley. salt and pepper to taste. Fold in shredded chicken!
6
Lightly paint bread with olive oil and toast until golden in oven. Smear 4 piece generously with plum butter. Take these plum butter smeared pieces and lay a slice (or good pile of finely shredded) of fontina cheese on top and pop back into the oven until cheese is just slightly melted. Top with a generous scoop of chicken salad and one romaine leaf. Cover with other half of bread to complete sandwich!

1410

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Chicken, 1 2-3 lb whole Chicken, 1 gallon water, 2 onions, and more.

Yes, Plum Dijon 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.

Plum Dijon Chicken Salad Sandwich

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