DINNER IN 15 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Mix the chicken, mayonnaise, yoghurt, celery, spring onions and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
DINNER IN 15 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
CHICKEN · LUNCH
Chicken Mayo Sandwiches
Creamy chicken mayo sandwiches with leftover or poached chicken, celery and spring onion. Makes 4.
Total time15 min
YieldServes 4
DietNo specific diet
Shopping9 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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Method
3 steps · about 15 minutes total
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Step 2
Spread the filling on four slices of bread and add lettuce.
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Step 3
Top with the remaining bread and cut in half.
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Cooking notes & good-to-know answers.
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Cooking notes
Use chicken that went into the fridge within two hours of cooking, and keep the filling in the fridge.
Pack with an ice brick for lunch boxes.
A spoon of chutney or a pinch of curry powder makes a good variation.
Good to know
Yes. Leftover or shop-bought roast chicken is ideal; remove the skin and bones.
Up to two days covered in the fridge.
Swap half the mayonnaise for plain yoghurt.
About this recipe
Chicken mayo is a lunchbox and padkos favourite. It is the best use for leftover roast chicken and takes 15 minutes.
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