pickle chicken salad sandwich (Print Version)

A low-carb, crunchy sandwich featuring flavorful chicken salad inside hollowed pickles for a fresh twist.

# Components:

→ Chicken Salad

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
04 - 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Pickle Sandwiches

10 - 4 large whole pickles, preferably deli-style or kosher dill
11 - 4 lettuce leaves (optional)
12 - 1/2 cup sliced tomato (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, celery, red onion, dill, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
02 - Slice each pickle in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out seeds and some flesh from each half to create a boat shape without piercing the skin.
03 - Pat hollowed pickle halves dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
04 - Optional: line each pickle half with a lettuce leaf. Evenly spoon chicken salad into the hollowed pickles.
05 - Top with sliced tomato if desired, then cover with the other pickle half to form a sandwich.
06 - Serve immediately or wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its ridiculously low-carb and gluten-free without feeling like youre missing out on anything.
  • The crunch from the pickle combined with the creamy chicken salad is wildly satisfying.
  • It takes less than twenty minutes and uses ingredients you probably already have.
  • People will stare at you like youve lost your mind, then ask for the recipe after one bite.
02 -
  • If your pickles are too wet inside, the chicken salad will slide right out—drying them is not optional.
  • Dont overfill the pickles or theyll be impossible to eat without making a mess.
  • Using rotisserie chicken saves time, but make sure to remove the skin and any overly salty bits.
03 -
  • If your pickles are too curved to sit flat, slice a thin strip off the bottom so they stay steady on the plate.
  • Chill the chicken salad for at least 15 minutes before assembling—it makes it easier to scoop and less likely to slide out.
  • If youre serving these at a party, cut them into thick slices and serve them on toothpicks as finger food.
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