Name: Curried Chicken Sandwich
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), halved horizontally; 1/4 recipe Curry Brine; 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 1/2 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon plain whole-milk yogurt; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon celery seeds; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise plus more for serving; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; freshly ground pepper; 4 large or 8 small slices country-style bread; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup picked dill with tender stems

Photo by Peden + Munk

Burgers aren't the only grilled things we want to eat with our hands. Thanks to a flavorful brine and a supershort cook time, sandwich-friendly boneless breasts take on a whole new life between two slices of bread.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), halved horizontally

1/4 recipe Curry Brine

4 stalks celery, thinly sliced

1/2 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon plain whole-milk yogurt

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

3/4 teaspoon celery seeds

1 tablespoon mayonnaise plus more for serving

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

freshly ground pepper

4 large or 8 small slices country-style bread

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 cup picked dill with tender stems

Preparation

Step 1
Combine chicken and Curry Brine in a large resealable plastic bag, seal, and turn to coat. Chill at least 4 hours. Prepare grill for medium-high heat.
Step 2
Combine celery, fennel, yogurt, lemon juice, celery seeds, and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Set slaw aside.
Step 3
Grill chicken until cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side. Brush bread on both sides with oil and grill until toasted, about 2 minutes per side; spread with mayonnaise. Build sandwiches with bread, chicken, slaw, onion, and dill.
Step 4
DO AHEAD: Chicken can be brined 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

TagsSandwich Chicken Poultry Main Dinner Nut Free Grilling Bon Appétit

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