Curried Chicken Sandwich

A flavorful sandwich featuring curry-brined chicken breast topped with a fresh celery-fennel slaw and herbs. Served on grilled country bread with red onions and dill for a gourmet lunch experience.

4 servings
4 hr 30 min

Ingredients

  • 2 piece skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), halved horizontally
  • ¼ recipe recipe Curry Brine
  • 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • ½ bulb small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon plain whole-milk yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise plus more for serving
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 to taste freshly ground pepper
  • 4 slices large or 8 small slices country-style bread
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ piece small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup picked dill with tender stems

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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.

    240 min

  2. 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.

    10 min

  3. 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.

    20 min

  4. 4.

    DO AHEAD: Chicken can be brined 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.