TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

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I became tired of traditional chicken sandwiches, so I came up with this recipe. Tarragon provides a nice subtle seasoning, while sunflower seeds add extra crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/3 cup sunflower kernels
8 croissants or rolls, split
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first three ingredients. Stir in chicken, celery and tarragon. Just before serving, add sunflower seeds. Line croissants with lettuce; top with 1/2 cup chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 604mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.