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A thick sandwich cut in half, filled with a creamy green mixture, sliced avocado, and roasted corn, sits on a wooden surface against a bright orange background. The sandwich is made with whole grain bread and wrapped in parchment paper.
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Green Goddess Chicken Sandwich

This green goddess sandwich is creamy, vibrant, and packs 50g of protein per serving.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Lunch, meal prep
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 3
Calories: 470kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison

Ingredients

For The Green Goddess Chicken

  • 200 ml 0% fat greek yogurt
  • 3 cooked chicken breasts approx 360g
  • 100 g spinach
  • Handful of fresh basil
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Juice of half a lemon

For The Sandwich

  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • Bunch of spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 6 slices of high protein bread 2 slices per sandwich

Instructions

  • Shred the chicken into thin/small pieces, either using 2 forks or a hand mixer.
  • Blanch the spinach and fresh basil in boiling water for 30 seconds. Then immediately add to an ice bath. This keeps it vibrantly green in the fridge.
  • Remove from the water and squeeze out the excess liquid.
  • Place the blanched spinach and basil into your blender/food processor, along with the Greek yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, then pour over the shredded chicken.
  • Add a layer of cucumber onto a slice of bread, then add the green goddess mix, then a layer of spring onion. Close with the other slice of bread and wrap with parchment paper.

Notes

  • Don't skip the ice bath after blanching. It stops the cooking immediately and keeps the spinach and basil that gorgeous, vibrant green.
  • Squeeze out as much water as possible from the blanched greens before blending so that the dressing won't go loose and watery.
  • If you're making this ahead, store the filling and the bread separately. Assembling it fresh keeps everything from going soggy.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 9g