Pickle Chicken Salad Sandwich (Print Version)

A refreshing low-carb lunch featuring juicy chicken salad stuffed in hollowed large pickles.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 deli-style or kosher dill pickles
11 - 4 lettuce leaves (optional)
12 - 1/2 cup sliced tomato (optional)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, celery, red onion, dill, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice thoroughly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
02 - Slice each pickle in half lengthwise, then carefully hollow out the seeds and some flesh from the center of each half to create a boat shape without piercing the skin.
03 - Pat the hollowed pickle halves dry using paper towels to eliminate excess moisture.
04 - Optionally line each pickle half with a lettuce leaf. Evenly spoon the prepared chicken salad into the hollowed pickles.
05 - Top chicken salad with sliced tomato if desired, then place the other pickle half on top to close the sandwich.
06 - Serve immediately or wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to one day.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ridiculously low in carbs but feels like you're eating something indulgent and fun.
  • The briny crunch of the pickle against the creamy chicken is weirdly addictive.
  • You can make it in under twenty minutes with almost no cooking required.
  • It's one of those recipes that makes people stop and ask, wait, what is that?
02 -
  • Don't skip drying the pickles or your filling will get soupy and slide out with every bite.
  • Use a sturdy spoon and go slow when hollowing them out, I've split a few pickles by being too rough.
  • If your pickles are especially salty, rinse them lightly under cold water before filling to balance the flavors.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time, and if it's still warm, let it cool completely before mixing or the mayo will break.
  • A little bit of pickle juice drizzled into the chicken salad can amplify that tangy flavor even more.
  • If you're not a fan of raw onion, sauté it lightly in a pan first to mellow it out.
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