Ok while this recipe may seem a bit involved it really can be done with ease. The garlic dill roast chicken can be made several hours in advance (during the lunch hours or even the day before), And the dressing may have a several components, you probably have all of it to hand. Let me tell you – when you bit into these Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwiches you are going to be so grateful for the extra work.
This recipe for the roasted chicken is one you will want to hold on to – as it tastes amazing as a main with some mashed potatoes and veggies. The same goes for the chive dill dressing – it is so good on a salad, as well as a dip for veggies or breadsticks. I strongly suggest using a mason jar with lid to mix dressings – it all comes together so much better than just stirring does, and it’s fun to shake it up! Putting it all together really give a delightful sandwich that is great for lunch, dinner or for a shower or gathering. If serving in a potluck setting, keep the buns and salad separate until eating.
The simple additions of cucumber, red onion and bacon really brings everything to that next level of chicken salads. So often chicken salad can be a bit boring but this one has such a depth of flavor from the roast chicken and then the flavor packed dressing.
This chicken salad does keep very well. So you can actually use this as a meal prep for a week. Just be sure to store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, and separate from the buns.
Now Let’s Get Cookin’!
Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 6 Pretzel Buns
- cooking spray
- 6 leaves Red Leaf Lettuce
- ½ Red Onion diced
- 6 slices Bacon cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 English Cucumber diced
For the Garlic Dill Roasted Chicken
- 6 Chicken Leg Quarters or 6 each drumsticks and thighs
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Dill
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp White Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
For the Chive Dill Dressing
- ⅔ cup Mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup Sour Cream
- ⅓ cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Dried Chives
- 1 tbsp Dill
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- ½ tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp White Pepper
Instructions
- Combine seasoning for chicken. Add chicken to gallon zippered bag and sprinkle with seasoning mix. Shake around to evenly coat. Let rest while oven preheats.
- Preheat oven to 325degF.
- Spray baking rack with cooking oil and place on a parchment paper covered baking sheet. Add chicken to rack and put into oven to bake for 45 minutes.
- Add dressing ingredients to a mason jar (or small mixing bowl) and shake to thoroughly combine. Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to put together.
- Remove chicken from oven (check temp is up to 165degF internally). Allow to cool as long as you can before cutting into small pieces and add to a mixing bowl.
- In a frying pan over medium-high heat, add bacon pieces and cook until crispy. Remove to paper towel covered plate and let cool.
- Preheat oven to 425degF.
- Open each pretzel bun and spray inside with cooking oil. Line out on a baking sheet and then place in oven to toast for 8 minutes.
- Once chicken is cooled, add cucumbers, onions, bacon and dressing. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat.
- Place a leaf of lettuce on bottom of bun, then top with portion of chicken salad (be generous) and then place top bun on and press down slightly. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.
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These look delicious!
i came here for the chicken salad but i STAYED for the chive dill dressing. So much flavor with ingredients i always have! i’m a sauce girly so you know i’ll be splashing that on all kinds of meals .. thank you!
This is my favorite comment!
Oh my, those buns and the chicken salad is off the charts tempting. Thanks Estelle.
I love chicken salads. I make a way similar version, but this sounds truly worth the effort.
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I absolutely love chicken salad, and this one looks amazing. I’ll be featuring this post at Thursday Favorite Things today. 🙂
Wow thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it
Estelle, you’ve got me hungry for this. Lol. I’m going to have to go shopping.
Thanks so much for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friends this month my friend.