Japanese Chicken Salad Sandwich
A flavorful Japanese-inspired chicken salad sandwich featuring tender shredded chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy sesame dressing, all nestled between soft white bread slices. Perfect for a light lunch or picnic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/4 cup julienned cucumber
1/4 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
4 slices soft white sandwich bread
2 leaves butter lettuce
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a pot and cover with water. Add salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer the chicken for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Then shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
In a medium bowl, combine the Japanese mayonnaise, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar. Whisk until smooth to make the dressing.
Add the shredded chicken, shredded cabbage, julienned cucumber, shredded carrot, and toasted sesame seeds to the bowl with the dressing. Mix well to coat all ingredients evenly.
Lightly toast the sandwich bread slices if desired.
Place a leaf of butter lettuce on two slices of bread. Divide the chicken salad mixture evenly and spread it over the lettuce.
Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
Cut each sandwich diagonally and serve immediately.