There is a New Comfort Food wave coming and this California Chicken Sandwich with Citrus Mayo fits the bill, it’s a great addition to our family friendly food recipes.
California Chicken Sandwich with Citrus Mayo
Our family meals are becoming less and less as my babies are getting older. So when we do sit together we are either gathered around our dining table or sometimes in the living room when we are watching sports games or movies. Having your kids home is becoming like precious gold and I always cherish it.
This California Chicken Sandwich uses California Grown Chicken with No antibiotics. That makes a healthier meal and makes me happy knowing my family is getting the best I can prepare.
The New Comfort Food
This weekend we are celebrating 3 family birthdays. Every year it is a busy weekend. I try to start early, get their gifts and cards and then I sit down and think about what to make and serve. I have the meal thought out including some fresh fruit. Then to plan my dessert. I will probably make my birthday cupcakes.
Along with the New Comfort Food theme, this is a filling yet healthier version of the California Chicken Sandwich. I included some citrus mayo which I thought would add some “Sunny” inspiration to the sandwich. Of course, my favorite part is the avocado. I really could just eat them for days.
Chicken Sandwich Recipe
California Chicken Sandwich with Citrus Mayo
Ingredients
Citrus Mayonnaise
- 1/3 light or fat free mayo
- 2 Tablespoons orange juice or 2 drops Orange culinary grade essential oil
- 1 teaspoon lime juice or 1 drop Lime culinary grade essential oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
Sandwiches
- 4 skinned, boned chicken breast halves or tenders 4 oz each
- 1/4 salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 8 Slices of toasted sourdough bread
- 4 small romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 – 2 Tomato sliced
- 1 sliced avocado
Instructions
- Combine first 5 ingredients in bowl for mayonnaise in small bowl.
- To prepare the sandwiches, add salt and pepper to chicken as desired.
- Cook chicken in a non stick skillet sprayed with cooking oil. Cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from heat. Let cool. Cut chicken diagonally across grain into thin slices. Toast Sourdough Bread.
- Spread 1 TB citrus mayonnaise on each of 8 bread slices. Add lettuce, tomato and avocado.
Notes
Nutrition
Jennifer says
I never thought about putting orange in my mayo. I generally use lemon and lime in my citrus mayo! Definitely going to try that next time.
Jen V. says
Visiting from the Ducks n a Row recipe link party 🙂 This sounds really good. I bet the citrus gives the mayo a nice tang. I am printing the recipe so I can try it. Thanks for sharing!
Candi Elm says
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you get a chance to try it.