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Yield: 10 sandwiches. 2 roasted chickens, skin and bones removed 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon celery salt 2 tablespoons celery seed ¼ cup sweet pickle relish 1 small red onion,

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Yield: 10 sandwiches. 2 roasted chickens, skin and bones removed 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon celery salt 2 tablespoons celery seed ¼ cup sweet pickle relish 1 small red onion,

Yield: 10 sandwiches.

2 roasted chickens, skin and bones removed
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon celery salt
2 tablespoons celery seed
¼ cup sweet pickle relish
1 small red onion, finely chopped (about ¼ cup)
¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
Black pepper to taste
20 slices white bread, thinly sliced
Potato chips, for serving
Bread-and-butter pickles, for serving

Add chicken to a food processor and pulse 10 to 15 times until finely chopped.

In a large mixing bowl, add chicken, mayonnaise, celery salt, celery seed, relish, onion, and dill. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated. Add black pepper to taste. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.

When ready to serve, spread chicken salad evenly on 10 slices of bread and top each with the remaining bread. Cut each sandwich on the diagonal and serve with potato chips and bread-and-butter pickles.

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This story was published on Mar 13, 2024

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.