I’ve been making this recipe for Teriyaki Chicken Salad Sandwiches ever since my sister brought it to a bridal shower (I can’t say how long ago it was without feeling old, and I can’t say “a number of years ago” without sounding old, so we’ll just say “awhile back.”)
One thing I love about it is that it’s flexible and can be adjusted to whatever you have on hand–fresh pineapple on sale? Use it! Mangoes sound like a pain? Pop open a can of mandarin oranges! Have some leftover sunflower seeds from that time your kids basically held you hostage at the grocery store unless you bought some and then they promptly forgot about them? Bam. It’s great for hot summer nights, showers or luncheons, or locking yourself in a closet and eating it by yourself because your kids are doing this (this was from a few years ago, but it’s still 100% applicable today):
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You can grill your own Teriyaki chicken (try whipping up a batch of this Teriyaki Sauce–you can use it in this recipe, too!) or buy some pre-grilled chicken at the store. Usually I’m 100% for using rotisserie chicken in chicken salad, but this recipe tastes so much better when you used grilled chicken. Toss it together with some diced celery and green onions, a little mixture of mayonnaise and Teriyaki sauce (you need something a little thicker like Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste and Glaze or our homemade sauce), cubed mango (click here for an awesome tutorial on how to manage that pesky fruit!)!, diced pineapple (fresh is awesome, but canned works well, too), and sliced almonds or shelled sunflower seeds. Then just serve it on sliced croissants with a leaf of lettuce!
Teriyaki Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste and Glaze
- 2 stalks celery finely chopped
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted
- 1 mango cut into small cubes (or 1 small can of Mandarin oranges, drained)
- 1 small can pineapple tidbits OR roughly-chopped chunks
- 1/3-1/2 c. light mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Croissants
- Lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Marinate chicken for at least 4 hours. Grill for about 7 minutes per side. While chicken is grilling, combine celery and green onions in a small mixing bowl or a plastic storage container with a lid. When chicken is done, allow to stand for about 10 minutes and then cut into bite-sized pieces. Toss with celery and onions and then add mayonnaise and mix thoroughly. Start with 1/3 cup and go from there. Add 2-3 (or more) tablespoons of Teriyaki sauce to taste. The thickness of the Kikkoman Baste and Glaze (or the homemade recipe) is important because it helps keep the dressing from becoming too runny. You want to add some of the yummy Teriyaki flavor, but you also don’t want it to be overwhelming. Refrigerate for several hours.
- Right before serving, add mango, pineapple, and nuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. You may need to add more mayo and/or Teriyaki; if you need it, go for it! Serve on a lettuce leaf in a croissant or a pita (or by itself if you feel the urge!)
Notes
substitutes and variations
Chicken breasts: 2 pre-grilled chicken breasts or 8-12 ounces grilled chickenTeriyaki Baste & Glaze=1 recipe of our Teriyaki Sauce
Sliced almonds=sunflower seeds
Mango=1 small can drained Mandarin oranges
Canned pineapple=1/2 cup chopped pineapple
Questions & Reviews
Do you know roughly how many this serves? Thanks and looks great
I’d say 4-6 Marcia
Marcia–I would say 4-6 larger servings and 6-8 smaller servings.
Silly husband! Unfortunately no, I don’t think it would taste great with olive oil.
Could you substitute the Mayo for Olive Oil or something like that? My husband has a phobia of Mayo and refuses to eat it.
I made this on Saturday! It was so yummy! My picky eater even ate it…quickly too! Indidnt have time to marinate, I just used a rotisserie chicken and it was so good! Apparently I need lessons on how to cut up a mango though!
I made this, it was soooo good!! It was a nice change from classic chicken salad, thanks!
My husband who says he doesn’t like Teriyaki sauce, loved these and my kids (4 and 7) ate them right up too. Loved this recipe and also tried the strawberry limeade! Wonderful!!
I hope everything is ok with your husband! Worried about you guys since you didn’t come back and post again. Funny how I feel like I know you ladies. LOL!
That looks so yummy . . . I wish I had one right now. I am so hungry!
I was searching for a banana-caramel ice cream recipe and it led me to your website. I am always on the lookout for great recipe blog sites, and I love yours! There are lots of great recipes here that I can’t wait to try, starting with the ice cream. Thanks for the inspiration! – Anjanette
YUM. This sounds totally fab! 🙂 And I can’t wait to see what you’ve got cookin’ for Mother’s Day! ;)) Sorry about your hubby needing his gallstones/gallbladder taken out. 🙁 That sounds painful! Hopefully his recovery will be short! With all your good cookin’ I’m sure he’ll be feeling better in no time! 😉