CHICKEN AND FENNEL SALAD SANDWICHES

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Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Citrus     Herb     Vegetable     Roast     Yogurt     Lunch     Fennel     Summer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

For chickens
3 whole chickens
4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
For dressing and sandwiches
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted and cooled, then lightly crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped fresh basil
3cups chopped fennel bulb (sometimes called anise; from 2 to 3 medium bulbs, stalks discarded)
12 rolls or buns
Special Equipment
an instant-read thermometer

Steps:

  • Roast chickens:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Rinse chickens inside and out and pat dry. Stir together salt and pepper, then sprinkle over chickens inside and out. Put 1 tablespoon softened butter evenly under skin of each breast, then rub remaining tablespoon butter over skin of each. Arrange chickens in a 17- by 12-inch shallow heavy baking pan and roast, switching position of chickens and rotating pan halfway through roasting to help cook evenly, until thermometer inserted into fleshy part of each thigh (do not touch bone) registers 170°F, about 1 hour. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Discard skin and bones from chickens, then coarsely shred meat and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Make dressing and assemble sandwiches:
  • Stir together mayonnaise, yogurt, zest, lemon juice, fennel seeds, salt, pepper, and basil, then pour over chicken in bowl. Add chopped fennel and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve chicken salad in rolls.

mr kenzo
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This sandwich is the worst sandwich I've ever had.


Peggy Howe
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I would not recommend this sandwich to anyone.


Mallik Bari
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This sandwich is not worth the calories.


Jeziah Mccants
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This sandwich was a waste of time. It was so much work to make and it didn't even taste that good.


Shabanaimtiaz
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I didn't like the fennel in this sandwich. It was too overpowering.


Benson Ndirangu
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This sandwich was way too expensive to make. I could have bought a better sandwich at the deli for less money.


Ad Am
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sandwich didn't turn out as good as the picture. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


chiamaka ogu
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This sandwich was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.


Income Tech Bangla
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I'm definitely going to be making this sandwich again and again.


Lipi Mondol
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This sandwich is perfect for a light and healthy lunch.


Sabah Moriqi 1
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I added some chopped walnuts to the salad for extra crunch. It was a great addition!


Mahmud Mahin
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I made this sandwich for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Lyna Ben Hadj Brahim
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This sandwich is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken from the night before, and it worked perfectly in this recipe.


Evas Evas
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious and satisfying sandwich.


Herminda Santana
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This sandwich was easy to make and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. I'll definitely be making it again!


Aubrey Klein
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I'm not usually a fan of fennel, but this salad changed my mind. The fennel was crisp and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the tender chicken and creamy dressing.


Omar gamer
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This chicken and fennel salad sandwich was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the fennel added a unique and refreshing twist to the classic chicken salad.