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Next-Day Chicken Sandwich


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  • Author: emma
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful sandwich that transforms leftovers into a quick, flavorful lunch with smoky pumpkin, creamy avocado, and crisp slaw.


Ingredients

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  • 2 wedges leftover peri peri roast pumpkin
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 long green shallot, thinly sliced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 4 slices miche round sourdough
  • 1/4 cup aioli
  • 1 cup leftover coleslaw
  • 150g leftover roast chicken
  • 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
  • Hot sauce, to serve

Instructions

  1. Smash the pumpkin in a bowl with a fork, leaving small chunks for texture.
  2. In a separate bowl, mash the avocado to a slightly chunky consistency.
  3. Add shallot and lime juice to the avocado, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread aioli on one side of each slice of bread.
  5. On half the bread slices, spread the smashed pumpkin, then layer with coleslaw, chicken, and sprouts.
  6. On the other half of the bread slices, spread the avocado.
  7. Press the two halves together gently.
  8. For a cleaner cut, chill for 5 minutes or press with a spatula before slicing.
  9. Serve with hot sauce on the side.

Notes

Keep the pumpkin slightly chunky for texture. Assemble just before eating to preserve crunch and texture.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Modern Comfort

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg