Hot Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwiches with Cucumber Slaw
Deciding what to do with leftovers from a whole roasted or rotisserie chicken can sometimes feel like a conundrum. Here is one solution that uses those precious leftovers to make pulled chicken sandwiches with a beautiful balance of spicy, sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. Paired with a cool, crunchy cucumber slaw tossed with a light vinaigrette, this meal may entice you to roast up a chicken just to get some leftovers.
Servings 2
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 25 minutesmins
Ingredients
2tbspDijon mustard
1tablespoonhoney
1/4tspcayenne pepper
6oz(about 1 1/2 cups) cooked chickenskin removed and shredded with a fork
1tbspextra virgin olive oil
1tbspred wine vinegar
1tspthyme
1/2English cucumbercut into 1/2 inch cubes
1carrotpeeled and coarsely grated
1/2red onionchopped
Salt and Pepper
2burger buns
mayonnaise, and pickle chipsfor serving
Instructions
In a medium bowl whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Transfer to a medium saucepan. Cover saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and thyme. Add in cucumber, carrot, and red onion and toss together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread mayonnaise on top and bottom of hamburger buns. Place on skillet Mayo side down and toast for 3-4 minutes until browned.
Assemble sandwiches with bottom bun, chicken, pickle chips, and top bun. Serve with cucumber slaw on the side.