Spicy Shredded Chicken Sandwiches
These easy shredded chicken sandwiches are absolutely delicious, featuring tender shredded chicken, tangy and creamy homemade lime mayo, and a kick from pickled jalapeños. You’ll love how quickly they come together! I’m always happy when we have leftover chicken in the house because my mind usually turns to these shredded chicken sandwiches. We used to live near an incredible Vietnamese restaurant that sold the most delicious bánh mì sandwiches. These shredded chicken sandwiches are loosely inspired by that restaurant. I love the baguette, with its crisp crust and soft interior. It’s perfect for filling with flavorful shredded chicken, veggies, fresh cilantro, and that bright lime mayo. You can stop there, but I like these a little spicy, so we pile on pickled jalapeños or Adam’s favorite candied jalapeños for a spicy bite. Key Ingredients Chicken: Shredded chicken is ideal for this sandwich recipe. You can shred leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken from the store. Or, try making it from scratch. I love this stovetop shredded chicken recipe and this slow cooker shredded chicken. Baguette: You can use any variety of bread, but I love baguettes for this sandwich. Look for one that’s crisp on the outside but not too hard inside. You want it a little squishy, meaning it will be easy to take a bite. Veggies: I keep my sandwich simple with lettuce and tomato, but to really lean into the bánh mì idea, you can add shredded carrots or some pickled daikon and carrots. Lime Mayo: I love adding extra flavor to mayo, so for this one, we’ll stir some lime zest and juice into the mayonnaise and then season with salt. If you are up for it, you can start with homemade mayo! Jalapeños: These add a spicy layer to our sandwich. If you want a sweet and spicy variation, try cowboy candy (also called candied jalapeños) instead of traditional pickled jalapeños. Chicken: Shredded chicken is ideal for this sandwich recipe. You can shred leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken from the store. Or, try making it from scratch. I love this stovetop shredded chicken recipe and this slow cooker shredded chicken. Baguette: You can use any variety of bread, but I love baguettes for this sandwich. Look for one that’s crisp on the outside but not too hard inside. You want it a little squishy, meaning it will be easy to take a bite. Veggies: I keep my sandwich simple with lettuce and tomato, but to really lean into the bánh mì idea, you can add shredded carrots or some pickled daikon and carrots. Lime Mayo: I love adding extra flavor to mayo, so for this one, we’ll stir some lime zest and juice into the mayonnaise and then season with salt. If you are up for it, you can start with homemade mayo! Jalapeños: These add a spicy layer to our sandwich. If you want a sweet and spicy variation, try cowboy candy (also called candied jalapeños) instead of traditional pickled jalapeños. Spicy Shredded Chicken Sandwiches PREP 10 mins TOTAL 10 mins PREP 10 mins TOTAL 10 mins The popular Vietnamese sandwich, the bánh mì, loosely inspires these spicy shredded chicken sandwiches! We love starting with a baguette that’s nice and soft inside. Before building your sandwich, remove a little bread to fit more chicken! For the chicken, use leftovers or rotisserie chicken. If you want to make shredded chicken for these sandwiches, I love this easy shredded chicken recipe. 2 Servings Directions 1Make lime mayo: Stir 1/2 cup of mayonnaise with the zest and juice of one lime. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. 2Make sandwiches: Slice the baguette in half to make two smaller baguettes, then slit them lengthwise. Use your fingers to hollow out the insides, creating a bit more room for the chicken. 3Generously spread the inside of the bread with the lime mayonnaise. Then, layer the lettuce, tomato, shredded chicken, pickled jalapeños, and cilantro. Close the sandwiches, then cut them in half for easy eating. 1Make lime mayo: Stir 1/2 cup of mayonnaise with the zest and juice of one lime. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. 2Make sandwiches: Slice the baguette in half to make two smaller baguettes, then slit them lengthwise. Use your fingers to hollow out the insides, creating a bit more room for the chicken. 3Generously spread the inside of the bread with the lime mayonnaise. Then, layer the lettuce, tomato, shredded chicken, pickled jalapeños, and cilantro. Close the sandwiches, then cut them in half for easy eating. Adam and Joanne's Tips Nutrition facts provided below are estimates. Nutrition facts provided below are estimates. Nutrition Per Serving Serving Size 1 large sandwich, recipe makes 2 / Calories 695 / Total Fat 33.7g / Saturated Fat 6.2g / Cholesterol 92.6mg / Sodium 907.3mg / Carbohydrate 58.8g / Dietary Fiber 4.3g / Total Sugars 5.7g / Protein 38.6g AUTHOR: Adam Gallagher We’re Adam and Joanne, a couple passionate about cooking and sharing delicious, reliable recipes since 2009. Our goal? To inspire you to get in the kitchen and confidently cook fresh and flavorful meals.More About Us Previous Post: Easy Berry Fruit Salad Next Post: Our Favorite Breakfast Quesadillas