Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 cup

cooked chicken

shredded

0.5 cup

celery

minced

0.25 cup

mayonnaise

2 tbsp

mayonnaise

0.25 cup

jalapeno chiles

minced, seeded, canned, pickled

0.25 cup

kalamata olives

minced, pitted

3 tbsp

sour cream

3 tbsp

capers

drained

2 tsp

hot sauce

1 tsp

Maggi seasoning sauce

0.5 cup

sesame seeds

toasted

2 tbsp

sesame seeds

toasted

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground

1 unit

white bread

sliced

Step 1
~2 min

Shred the cooked chicken.

Step 2
~2 min

Mince the celery, jalapeno chiles, kalamata olives, and capers.

Step 3
~2 min

Toast the sesame seeds.

Step 4
~2 min

In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, minced celery, mayonnaise, minced jalapeno chiles, minced kalamata olives, sour cream, drained capers, hot sauce, and Maggi sauce.

Step 5
~2 min

Fold the ingredients together until well combined.

Step 6
~2 min

Mix in the 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds.

Step 7
~2 min

Season the chicken salad to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 8
~2 min

Spread an even layer of chicken salad over half of the bread slices.

Step 9
~2 min

Top with the other half of the bread slices to make sandwiches.

Step 10
~2 min

Trim the crusts from the sandwiches.

Step 11
~2 min

Cut each sandwich in half on the diagonal.

Step 12
~2 min

Arrange the sandwiches on a platter with the long edge down.

Step 13
~2 min

Spread the remaining mayonnaise on one side of the 'roof' of the sandwiches.

Step 14
~2 min

Sprinkle the remaining sesame seeds over the mayonnaise.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Toast the sesame seeds to enhance their flavor.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your liking.

For a creamier salad, use a higher ratio of mayonnaise to sour cream.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra tang.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 2 days ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of potato chips or coleslaw.

Accompany with a pickle spear.

Offer a variety of beverages.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Pickles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A classic American comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Picnics
Potlucks
Parties

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Picnic
Party
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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