It's summer time and getting HOT!!! On these hot days, one of the last things I want to do is heat up my house more to make a meal. These Rotisserie Chicken Salad Sandwiches are so dang easy to make and take little time or effort! You can use leftovers from a rotisserie chicken, canned chicken, grilled chicken, or whatever you have on hand. This recipe is perfect for anyone! Gluten free and dairy free options are so dang easy to implement, no one will feel left out!
Here's what I did:
Rotisserie Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Makes 4 sandwiches
Prep time: 10 minutes
24 oz of chicken
1/2 cup organic avocado mayo (we use Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo from Costco)
Splash of lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
8 slices organic sprouted bread (I love the Food for Life Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted whole grain bread)
Optional add-ins:
Grapes
Apples
Craisins
Red onions
Green onions
Celery
Bell peppers
Dill weed
Lettuce
Cashews/Pecans
Directions:
Shred your chicken using two forks or a food processor. Add in mayo (adding a little more or less depending on how wet you like it (I feel like ours isn't too wet, but not dry...right in the middle). Mix in your favorite "add-ins", dill and red onion with minced apples are my favorite! Stirring all the ingredients until well combined. Serve on top of your favorite bread, crackers, cucumbers, mini bell peppers, tortillas, you name it! Turn it into a fun kids lunch by putting some in a bowl with slices of cheese and crackers on the side (like a homemade lunchable).
So how did I make this easy, delicious sandwich more nutritious? With just two simple swaps I got rid of inflammatory oils (found in your traditional Mayo's and most breads) and added a whole grain sprouted bread that is much easier to digest than most.
Inflammatory oils such as canola, soybean, vegetable, and any other form of hydrogenated oil is highly inflammatory, which means that it sends a stress response to the body to get rid of it. However, these oils cannot be digested, so they end up seeping through our gut lining and causing microtears along the way. Once past the gut lining they seep into our blood stream traveling to our arteries, heart, brain and all other organs. This inflammation can show up looking like depression, anxiety, Alzheimer's, high blood pressure, diabetes, eczema, asthma, allergies and more!
Sprouting grains act as a first step in digesting your food, breaking down the grain and making the nutrients inside more readily available. Sprouting, similar to sourdough, helps break down and decrease gluten, making it much easier on our guts to digest. This can be a great option for those who have sensitivities to gluten.
I hope it's easy to see how making just these 2 simple swaps can help improve your gut health and overall physical and mental health. Learning and understanding what goes in (and out) of our bodies is essential when working towards better health and healing.
Happy cooking!
Love,
Danielle
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