Japanese Chicken Salad Sandwich

A flavorful chicken salad sandwich using creamy Kewpie mayo and infused with Japanese flavors like ginger, soy sauce, and a touch of wasabi.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

485

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.73

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Salad

Cuisine:

Asian•Japanese

Main Ingredient:

Chicken

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

1lbBoneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts(About 2 medium breasts)

£5.50

1tbspSoy Sauce(Low sodium preferred)

£0.10

1tbspMirin(Japanese sweet rice wine)

£0.25

1tspFresh Ginger(Grated)

£0.15

1cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.08

0.5cupKewpie Mayonnaise

£1.75

1tspRice Vinegar

£0.10

0.3tspWasabi Paste(Adjust to taste)

£0.12

2Scallions(Thinly sliced, both green and white parts)

£0.50

0.3cupCelery(Finely diced)

£0.20

1tbspToasted Sesame Seeds

£0.15

to tasteSalt

£0.01

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.02

8slicesShokupan or Milk Bread(Other soft bread can be substituted)

£2.00

Total Cost

£10.93

£2.73 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Alternatively, prepare to poach chicken on the stovetop.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
3
Place chicken breasts in a baking dish (or saucepan for poaching). Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it's coated evenly. For baking, bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). For poaching, simmer in lightly salted water until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
4
Let the chicken cool slightly before shredding it with two forks.
5
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Kewpie mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and wasabi paste. Mix well.
6
Add the sliced scallions, diced celery, and toasted sesame seeds to the chicken salad. Stir to combine.
7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8
Spread the chicken salad evenly onto four slices of bread and top with the remaining slices. Cut in half and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (175g)

485 kcal / 2029 kJ

Carbs

21g

8% of RDA

Fat

29g

41% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

6 g

7% of RDA

Sodium

650 mg

28% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a stronger wasabi kick, add a bit more wasabi paste. Be careful, as it can be quite potent.

If you don't have mirin, you can substitute it with a teaspoon of sugar and a splash of sake or dry sherry.

To toast sesame seeds, spread them in a dry skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until they turn golden brown and fragrant. This takes only a few minutes, so watch them closely to prevent burning.

For a complete meal, serve the sandwich with a side of edamame or a simple Japanese-style salad.

Cooking Equipment

Oven or Stove

Mixing Bowl

Wine Pairings

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