🥪 Chicken Mayo Sandwich
📖 Description
This sandwich combines tender chicken, creamy mayo, melted cheese, and crisp veggies, all nestled between golden-toasted bread slices. A little kick from habanero sauce makes this one unforgettable bite after bite.
📌 Ingredients
- 6 slices of bread (white, brown, or multigrain)
- 2 chicken fillets (boiled or grilled, then shredded)
- 85g tuna (optional, for an extra protein punch)
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp seasoning spice of your choice (peri-peri, all-purpose, etc.)
- 1 small tomato, diced
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- Lettuce, shredded (or baby spinach)
- ¼ cup white & yellow cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 tbsp Nola Original Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp habanero sauce (adjust to taste)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Butter (for toasting bread)
👨🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mix:
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken and tuna (if using).
- Add paprika, chosen spice, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in diced tomato, chopped onion, lettuce, cheese, mayo, and habanero sauce.
- Assemble the Sandwich:
- Spread the filling evenly over 3 slices of bread.
- Top with the remaining bread slices to close.
- Toast or Grill:
- Butter the outer sides of the sandwiches.
- Toast in a pan over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Serve:
- Slice in half and serve warm or pack for lunch!
📝 Notes & Tips
- Customize it: Add cucumbers, bell peppers, or jalapeños for extra crunch or heat.
- Extra Creamy: Mix in 1 tbsp of Greek yogurt with the mayo for tang.
- No Tuna? Totally optional — just add more chicken if you prefer.
- Spicy Tip: Habanero too hot? Sub with sweet chili sauce or sriracha.
- Storage: The chicken mayo mix can be refrigerated for 2–3 days.
🍽️ Servings
- Makes 3 sandwiches (6 halves)
- Serves 2–3 people
🥗 Nutritional Info (Per Serving, Approx.)
- Calories: ~420–470
- Protein: 26–30g
- Carbs: 30–35g
- Fat: 20–25g
- Fiber: 3–5g
- Sugar: 4–6g
- Sodium: Moderate to high (adjust mayo/salt as needed)
💪 Benefits
- High-Protein: Great for muscle repair and satiety
- Quick Meal: Ready in under 15 minutes
- Kid-Friendly: Creamy and cheesy — perfect for lunchboxes
- Customizable: Easy to adapt to your taste or diet goals
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
A: Yes! Prep the filling in advance and assemble when ready to eat.
Q: Can I use canned chicken or rotisserie?
A: Absolutely — just make sure it’s shredded well and not too dry.
Q: What’s the best bread to use?
A: Sourdough, white, or whole grain all work. For extra crunch, use a panini press!
Q: Is it good cold?
A: Yep! It tastes great cold too — especially if packed for lunch.
Would you like a printable recipe card, calorie-adjusted version, or low-fat alternative too? I can whip that up! 🧀🔥