Description
This rotisserie chicken sandwich is the ultimate easy meal packed with juicy shredded chicken, crisp veggies, creamy spreads, and your favorite toppings. Whether you keep it simple or load it up with extras like pickled onions and crispy bacon, this sandwich delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures in every bite. Perfect for quick lunches, meal prep, or even a casual dinner, it comes together in minutes using store-bought rotisserie chicken. No cooking required just assemble, stack, and enjoy!
Ingredients
- Rotisserie chicken: Shredded using a mix of white and dark meat for maximum flavor
- Bread: Ciabatta, sourdough, brioche bun, or your favorite hearty bread
- Mayo or aioli: Adds a creamy, flavorful base for the sandwich
- Mustard or honey mustard: Brings a tangy kick to balance the richness
- Lettuce: Romaine, butter lettuce, or iceberg for a crisp, fresh bite
- Tomato: Thick, juicy slices for extra moisture and sweetness
- Red onion: Thinly sliced for a sharp, slightly spicy contrast
- Cheese: Cheddar, Swiss, or Havarti for a melty, creamy element (optional but recommended)
- Pickles: Adds a salty, briny contrast to cut through the richness
- Avocado: Brings a smooth, buttery texture to the sandwich
- Hot sauce: Optional, but a dash can add a nice bit of heat
Instructions
- Shred the chicken. Pull apart the rotisserie chicken using two forks (or your hands!). Warm it up slightly for the best texture.
- Toast the bread. Lightly toast your bread to add structure and a bit of crispness.
- Spread the sauces. Slather mayo or aioli on one slice of bread, and spread mustard (or honey mustard) on the other.
- Build the sandwich. Layer lettuce first to prevent sogginess, then pile on shredded chicken, tomato slices, red onion, cheese (if using), pickles, and avocado.
- Season as you go. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on the tomatoes and avocado to enhance their flavor.
- Assemble and press. Place the top slice of bread on and gently press to bring all the layers together.
- Slice & serve. Let the sandwich sit for a minute, then cut in half and enjoy!
Notes
- Make it spicy! Add sriracha to your mayo or a few jalapeño slices.
- Want it extra crunchy? Try adding crispy bacon or some shredded cabbage for texture.
- Low-carb option? Skip the bread and make it a lettuce wrap!
- Meal prep tip: Keep shredded chicken in the fridge for quick sandwich assembly all week long.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (rotisserie chicken is already cooked!)
- Category: Sandwiches & Wraps
- Method: No-Cook, Assembly
- Cuisine: American, Deli-Style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: ~480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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