Curried Chicken Sandwich

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Curried Chicken Sandwich
Burgers aren't the only grilled things we want to eat with our hands. Thanks to a flavorful brine and a supershort cook time, sandwich-friendly boneless breasts take on a whole new life between two slices of bread.

Makes4 servings

Recipe by Alison Roman

Photograph by Peden + Munk

July 2013

Ingredients

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), halved horizontally
• 1/4 recipe Curry Brine (click for recipe)
• 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon plain whole-milk yogurt
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise plus more for serving
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• 4 large or 8 small slices country-style bread
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup picked dill with tender stems

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine chicken and Curry Brine in a large resealable plastic bag, seal, and turn to coat. Chill at least 4 hours.

Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Combine celery, fennel, yogurt, lemon juice, celery seeds, and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Set slaw aside.

Grill chicken until cooked through, 5–7 minutes per side. Brush bread on both sides with oil and grill until toasted, about 2 minutes per side; spread with mayonnaise. Build sandwiches with bread, chicken, slaw, onion, and dill.

DO AHEAD: Chicken can be brined 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.