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Toast with Chicken Salad
Chicken Filling for Sandwiches is a classic vintage luncheon recipe that reflects the practical and flavorful cooking style of mid-century American kitchens. Combining cold cooked chicken with chopped olives, green pepper, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, chili sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, this creamy sandwich spread was designed to be both economical and satisfying. Recipes like this became especially popular for bridge lunches, church socials, tea sandwiches, and simple family meals because they could be prepared ahead of time and served chilled on toast or soft sandwich bread. The addition of chili sauce and Worcestershire sauce gives the filling a tangy savory flavor that stands out from ordinary chicken salad. Its smooth texture and balanced ingredients make it ideal for picnics, potlucks, and light lunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 165 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup cold cooked chicken (ground or finely chopped)
  • 3 olives (finely chopped)
  • ½ green bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
  • 1 ½ tsp chili sauce
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise (or more as needed)
  • few drops Worcestershire sauce
  • toast ( or sandwich bread, for serving)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

  • Finely chop or grind the cooked chicken until evenly shredded.

Step 2: Chop the Vegetables and Eggs

  • Finely chop the olives, green pepper, and hard-boiled eggs.

Step 3: Combine Ingredients

  • Place the chicken, olives, green pepper, and eggs into a mixing bowl.

Step 4: Add the Dressing

  • Stir in the chili sauce, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 5: Mix Until Creamy

  • Mix thoroughly until the filling is smooth and well combined.
  • Add extra mayonnaise if needed for moisture.

Step 6: Chill and Serve

  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve on toast or sandwich bread.

Tips

  • Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and convenience.
  • Substitute sweet pickle relish for olives for a sweeter version.
  • Add celery for extra crunch and freshness.
  • Serve on croissants for an elegant luncheon sandwich.
  • Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter option.
  • Add paprika or cayenne for a spicier filling.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for improved flavor.
  • Serve in lettuce cups for a low-carb lunch option.
  • Add chopped fresh parsley or dill for freshness.
  • Spread on crackers as an appetizer dip

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 310IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken salad, comfort food, light lunch, luncheon recipe, make ahead meals, picnic food, retro recipes, sandwich filling, vintage recipes
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