Hawaiian Chicken Salad Sandwiches |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Hawaii may not be your vacation destination this year, but don't worry. This sandwich brings the flacors of the islands to your table. Cuisine at Home eRECIPES. Ingredients:
5 slices thick-sliced bacon, diced |
1 1/2 french baguettes (36 inches total) |
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided |
kosher salt, to taste |
fresh ground black pepper, to taste |
1 -2 pinch crushed red pepper flakes |
1 1/4 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves |
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh gingerroot |
1/2 a lime, juice of |
3/4 cup light mayonnaise |
1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt |
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken |
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts |
1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves |
1 tablespoon oil-and-vinegar salad dressing |
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple |
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper |
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler to high with rack 6 inches from the element.
2. Sauté bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8–10 minutes; drain bacon on a paper-towel-lined plate.
3. Prepare baguettes by slicing top third off and removing bread inside; set aside for another use.
4. Cut whole baguette into 4 equal portions and half baguette into 2 portions.
5. Brush each piece with 1 tablespoons oil, season with salt and pepper, and broil on a baking sheet until toasted, 2–3 minutes.
6. Process cilantro, mint, gingerroot, and lime juice in food processor until minced; add mayonnaise and yogurt; pulse to combine.
7. Season mixture with salt, pepper & crushed red pepper flakes.
8. Combine chicken, nuts, and bacon with cilantro mixture; set aside.
9. Toss spinach with salad dressing; stir pineapple and jalapeno together in a bowl.
10. TO ASSEMBLE THE SANDWICHES:.
11. Divide spinach among baguettes; top ech with 1/2 cup chicken salad and 2–3 tablespoons pineapple mixture.
12. Garnish sandwiches with bell pepper.
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