Shaved chicken, baby arugula, and a creamy chipotle mayo are used to make this filling whole grain sandwich. The ideal recipe for a take-out lunch, dinner, or picnic!
Eating the same tasteless turkey sandwich every day for lunch can make it simple to get stuck in a rut. I’ve learned that the secret to a perfect sandwich is flavor, nutrition, and a variety of textures to prevent boredom and keep mealtime interesting.
Recently, I made a filling, whole-grain shaved chicken salad with creamy chipotle mayo, sweet red onions, and arugula on top. I prefer to use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time, but any leftover meat, such as roast beef or pork tenderloin, would also be delicious.
I prefer whole wheat bread for my sandwiches because it offers the perfect balance of fiber and sustained energy from the carbohydrates. This prevents me from experiencing a sugar crash an hour after lunch, along with the protein-rich chicken and vegetables in the sandwich. For more reasons to love bread, click here.
When creating the ideal sandwich, I always take nutrition, flavors, and textures into account. The two basic pantry ingredients I use to make my creamy chipotle mayo add a luxurious creamy texture and a slightly smoky flavor that go perfectly with the crunchy onions and crisp arugula.
Toasting the bread is always a nice touch for even more texture, but it is not required. The carbohydrates in bread also contain protein that is of high biological quality and aids in the development of muscles, making it ideal for fueling before or after a workout. Now that’s something I can get behind!.
Cheese Sauce:
1 teaspoon Chicken Seasoning Blend, recipe follows
2 cups shredded melting cheese blend
Sandwiches:
I made these hot, chewy, and most importantly, spicy Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks for lunch yesterday in true I’ll try anything to start labor fashion. OMG.
My family and I last enjoyed a cheesesteak in Philadelphia, the nation’s cheesesteak capital, about seven years ago. Even though Ben and I weren’t yet wed, they included me in their family vacation. We spent some time in the city enjoying cheesesteaks and seeing the Liberty Bell before concluding the remainder of our trip in New York City, where I had imagined Ben would pop the question to me atop the Empire State Building. He did not. made me wait a few months before getting down on one knee in a San Diego park I’ll take it! ;).
When the chicken is no longer pink, add it to the onions and season with salt and pepper.
These pictures are not doing the squishy-bread factor justice. They were SO warm and chewy. The spicy buffalo sauce and melted smoked cheese were a truly awesome combination, as well as the perfect cheesesteak roll consistency. Enjoy these!.
After mixing the chicken and onions in the sauce to coat them, arrange the mixture into piles (I only made half the recipe here, so I made 2 piles). Full recipe is for 4. ).
FAQ
How do you thinly shave chicken breast?
By placing the chicken in a large mixing bowl and shredding it with a hand mixer on low speed, you can shred chicken quickly and easily. It saves you a ton of time, especially if you are earning more money.
How do you thinly slice a chicken for cheesesteak?
Utilize a stand mixer in step two of method 4 to shred chicken thighs or breasts by using the paddle attachment and low speed. Step 3: Continue shredding the chicken with the paddle attachment for an additional 15-20 seconds to achieve complete shredding.
