Asparagus chicken sandwiches are a delicious and healthy lunch or dinner option that can be prepared in just a few minutes. They are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or for a fun and easy weekend lunch. To create the asparagus and chicken sandwich, chefs decide to combine the flavors of tender asparagus, juicy chicken, and a flavorful sauce. The key to a great asparagus chicken sandwich is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to cook the chicken and asparagus perfectly.
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ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS
These roll-ups are simply divine. A friend shared the recipe after serving them at a church brunch, where they disappeared fast. They make a unique finger food, a side dish at supper or a lovely lunch served with soup.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 32 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Set aside., Flatten bread with a rolling pin. Combine the cream cheese, bacon and chives; spread 1 tablespoonful on each slice of bread. Top with an asparagus spear. Roll up tightly; place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Cut roll-ups in half. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts :
EGG AND ASPARAGUS CLUB SANDWICHES
Looking for a hearty dinner using eggs and asparagus? Then check out this flavorful club sandwich - a tasty meal.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place eggs in small saucepan; add enough cold water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Place eggs in bowl of ice water; let stand 10 minutes. Peel eggs; slice. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, wash asparagus; snap off tough stem ends. In large skillet, bring 1 inch lightly salted water to a boil. Arrange asparagus spears evenly in skillet. Cover; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool.
- In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard and dill; blend well. Spread mixture on 1 side of each bread slice. On 2 bread slices, spread side up, layer egg slices and asparagus; top each with second bread slice. Layer tomato slices, cheese and lettuce on each sandwich; top with remaining bread slices, spread side down. If desired, place 2 decorative toothpicks in each sandwich.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 240 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 7 g
ASPARAGUS CHICKEN SANDWICHES
No one will be able to resist these lovely open-faced sandwiches that definitely say "spring". Served on toasted English muffins, slices of chicken and tomato are topped with fresh asparagus spears, then draped with a creamy lemon sauce. "This is a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey," says Anca Cretan of Hagerstown, Maryland.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. In the same pan, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, mustard and salt; heat through., Place chicken on a microwave-safe plate; microwave on high for 30-40 seconds or until warmed. , Place two English muffin halves on each plate. Top with chicken, tomatoes, asparagus and sauce. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES WITH ASPARAGUS
I used to work at a little shop that was next door to this fantastic little European bakery. This is my reinvention of their fabulous yet different Chicken Salad Sandwich.
Provided by Adopted Parisian
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 Sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook and cube 2 chicken breasts in bite-sized pieces.
- Cool in fridge for about 10 minutes.
- Clean asparagus and place in pot on stovetop.
- Cover with marinade.
- Boil for 5-10 minutes until soft and tender.
- Place in fridge to cool.
- Remove chicken from fridge and combine with mayo, dried onions, seasoning salt and almonds.
- Toast bread slices to preferred crispness.
- Layer chicken salad mixture on 4 slices of bread, then layer 2-4 asparagus shoots on top.
- Add second slice of bread on top.
- Serve with fruit and chips and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.7, Fat 35.7, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 814.9, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 13.2, Protein 26.1
TEA SANDWICHES WITH CREAM CHEESE AND ASPARAGUS
In our little tea sandwiches, cooked asparagus is layered with a mixture of poached salmon, horseradish, and nonfat sour cream over whole-grain bread.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Yield Makes 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place water, onion, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a medium pan set over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, add salmon, cover, and allow to simmer until the salmon is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove salmon from water; when cool enough to handle, flake salmon into small pieces, and transfer to a medium bowl. Add horseradish, sour cream, and salt; stir to combine. Set mixture aside.
- Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring a wide, shallow pan of water to a simmer over medium heat. Add asparagus; let simmer until tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the ice bath; let cool. Transfer to a cutting board, and slice the asparagus in half lengthwise; set aside.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread reserved horseradish-salmon mixture onto each slice of bread. Top half the slices with six asparagus-spear halves, then cover with the remaining slices of bread. Trim crusts, cut each sandwich into four triangles, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 g, Cholesterol 12 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 102 g
LADY AND SONS ASPARAGUS SANDWICH - PAULA DEEN
Paula Deen says this is the most requested sandwich at their restaurant in Savannah, Georgia! Look and see why! Note: The calories are so high because the total amount of dressing is firgured in. When you eat this you only use a small amount of dressing!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 1 sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- First,blanch the asparagus spears in boiling, salted water for 1 minute. Remove immediately to a bowl of ice water.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and saute lightly. Season with the salt and pepper, or lemon pepper. Remove asparagus from pan and set aside. Butter 2 pieces of the pumpernickle bread with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Place the bread in the same skillet, buttered side down, and grill on 1 side. Flip bread and place 1 piece of cheese on each slice of bread. Grill until cheese is melted and then remove from pan. Spread desired amount of dressing on top of each slice of bread. Arrange asparagus on top of cheese, rotating the spears. Place onion rings on top of asparagus. Cut sandwich in half. Garnish with pickle slices or parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
- In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper, to taste. Store it in an air-tight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Yield: 2 3/4 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2439.5, Fat 172.2, SaturatedFat 45.5, Cholesterol 418.7, Sodium 6959.8, Carbohydrate 208.3, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 84.2, Protein 37
CREAMY ASPARAGUS SAUCE WITH CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
Creamy asparagus sauce served with chicken schnitzel. A very easy sauce and meal that impresses guests. Serve with mashed potatoes and fresh corn.
Provided by julesrollo
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place asparagus spears in a saucepan; mash with a fork. Pour in cream. Bring cream to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Cover and keep warm.
- Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface; firmly pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour flour into a large, flat dish. Beat eggs thoroughly in a shallow bowl. Pour bread crumbs into another large, flat dish.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook breaded chicken in batches until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with asparagus cream sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 165.9 mg, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 626 mg, Sugar 2 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have closed tips. Avoid spears that are woody or have yellow or brown spots.
- Trim the asparagus spears. Cut off the tough ends of the spears, about 1 inch from the bottom.
- Cook the asparagus properly. Asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most popular methods are roasting, grilling, and steaming. When roasting or grilling, cook the asparagus until it is tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. When steaming, cook the asparagus until it is bright green and tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Use a variety of seasonings. Asparagus pairs well with a variety of seasonings, including lemon, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Experiment with different seasonings to find your favorite combination.
- Serve asparagus immediately. Asparagus is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to store asparagus, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Asparagus is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you are roasting it, grilling it, or steaming it, asparagus is sure to please. With its bright green color and tender-crisp texture, asparagus is a perfect addition to any meal. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give asparagus a try!
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