Description
This Japanese Chicken Sandwich combines crispy baguette with salty grilled chicken and a creamy, spicy wasabi mayonnaise, offering a delightful fusion of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh baguette, sliced open
- 1 small grilled chicken breast*
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) pickled ginger
- 1/2 tsp wasabi paste (use more or less to taste)
- 2 big tbsp (30 ml) of mayonnaise
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- a handful of mixed lettuce leaves
- a carrot, sliced in thin rounds (optional)
- * or use leftover chicken or turkey
Instructions
- Slice the grilled chicken breast into smaller pieces and mix with the soy sauce. Set aside to marinate briefly.
- Chop half of the pickled ginger finely.
- In a small bowl, combine the wasabi paste, mayonnaise, chopped pickled ginger, and any remaining soy sauce. Mix well and adjust the wasabi to your taste preference.
- Spread the wasabi mayonnaise mixture evenly on both sides of the sliced baguette.
- Place the marinated chicken pieces evenly on the bottom half of the baguette.
- Top with the remaining pickled ginger slices.
- Close the sandwich with the top half of the baguette, press gently, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use leftover chicken or turkey if available.
- Adjust the amount of wasabi to suit your taste.
- The wasabi mayonnaise is versatile and can be used with other proteins like salmon or tuna, or with grilled vegetables.
- This sandwich pairs well with a miso soup for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg