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Chicken Salad Sandwich

A crunchy, creamy chicken salad with grapes and walnuts served on toasted whole-grain bread.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 chicken breast (with bone and skin)
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 stalk bok choy
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, diced
  • 12 red grapes, seedless, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (we used Primal Kitchen Mayo)
  • 4 slices whole grain bread optional: use a roll or serve wrapped in a lettuce leaf for a skinny wrap

Equipment

  • Oven
  • small baking pan
  • small casserole dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Spoon
  • Toaster or Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Spread the walnuts on a small baking pan and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes until fragrant; remove and let cool.
  2. Increase oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Place the chicken breast in a small casserole dish and sprinkle evenly with the paprika.
  3. Bake the chicken for 15–20 minutes, or until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F (74°C). Let cool slightly.
  4. Remove and discard the skin and bones from the chicken, then cut the meat into bite-size pieces.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped bok choy, diced celery, cooled toasted walnuts, quartered red grapes, black pepper, and salt.
  6. Add the chopped chicken and mayonnaise to the bowl and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Lightly toast the whole grain bread. Divide the chicken salad between two slices each, top with the remaining slices, cut sandwiches in half, and serve (or place salad in a roll or wrap in a lettuce leaf if preferred).

Notes

  • Toast walnuts until fragrant and cooled before adding to salad.
  • Ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for safety.
  • Remove skin and bones from the chicken before chopping.
  • Use seedless grapes and cut them to uniform size for even bites.