Description
Pineapple chicken salad sandwiches bring tropical Hawaiian flavors to a classic picnic favorite. Juicy grilled chicken, sweet pineapple chunks, and crisp celery blend with creamy mayo, creating a refreshing lunch that transports you to island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 rotisserie chicken, chunked (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup slivered almonds
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1½ cups halved red grapes
- 1 small bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 can (20 ounces / 567 grams) crushed pineapple, drained well (reserve 2 tablespoons of juice)
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 bar (8 ounces / 227 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Select a succulent rotisserie chicken and gently pull apart the meat into bite-sized morsels, ensuring tender, even pieces.
- Finely dice crisp celery stalks to provide a refreshing crunch, then slice red grapes into delicate halves to introduce a sweet burst of flavor.
- Sprinkle slivered almonds and thinly chopped green onions into the chicken mixture, creating a harmonious blend of textures and subtle nutty undertones.
- Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly, reserving a small amount of its tropical juice for the upcoming creamy dressing.
- In a separate vessel, whip room temperature cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually incorporating mayonnaise to develop a luxurious base.
- Enhance the dressing with a splash of pineapple juice, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, and a whisper of garlic powder, balancing the flavors with a pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Gently fold the velvety dressing into the chicken mixture, ensuring each morsel is elegantly coated with the creamy concoction.
- Seal the chicken salad in an airtight container and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours, permitting the flavors to intertwine and develop depth.
- When ready to serve, nestle the chilled pineapple chicken salad into soft croissants or your preferred bread, creating a delightful sandwich that promises a symphony of tropical and savory notes.
Notes
- Marinate flavors by chilling the chicken salad for at least 4 hours, allowing ingredients to blend and enhance taste.
- Rotisserie chicken provides a convenient and flavorful base, saving preparation time and adding rich, pre-cooked texture.
- Crushed pineapple adds natural sweetness and moisture, creating a tropical twist to classic chicken salad.
- Slivered almonds introduce a delightful crunch and nutty undertone, elevating the sandwich’s overall texture.
- Cream cheese in the dressing creates a luxurious, velvety consistency that binds ingredients smoothly.
- Versatile serving options include croissants, rolls, or your favorite bread, making this recipe adaptable to personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg