Chicken and Apple in Naan with a Honey Mustard Dressing is fresh, clean eating, and so simple to make with leftover homemade Naan.
Key Takeaways:
- Simple and Fresh: This Chicken and Apple in Naan sandwich is an easy, healthy option using leftover homemade Naan.
- Flexible Dressing: Use a honey mustard dressing for a sweet flavor or a mayonnaise-based dressing for a more savory taste.
- Customizable Ingredients: Apples can be grated, chopped, or sliced, and optional ingredients like celery, walnuts, or grapes can be added for variety.
- Easy Chicken Options: Use grilled chicken breast for freshness or rotisserie chicken for simplicity and speed.
- Lettuce Matters: Use Romaine or Red lettuce, as they provide a better texture and flavor compared to iceberg lettuce.
- Best Served Fresh: Assemble the sandwich just before eating to maintain its freshness and prevent sogginess.
What Do You Need For Chicken and Apple in Naan Sandwich?
This sandwich is a chicken and apple salad that is stuffed into a folded piece of Naan. I use a homemade honey mustard dressing. However, if you like more savory than sweet, use a mayonnaise-based dressing for the sandwich.
Apples: The apples can be sweet or tart, grated, chopped or thinly sliced.
Chicken: Use a chicken breast, or if you are making this for more than 2-3 people, you may want to use a rotisserie chicken. I love the simplicity of using a rotisserie chicken.
Honey Mustard Dressing: Honey, Dijon Mustard, seasoning, olive oil.
Optional Ingredients: Celery (Farmer Fred’s Favorite), walnuts or pecans, grapes.
Lettuce: Romaine or Red lettuce, No iceberg, please.
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Here is How to Make Chicken and Apple In Naan:
This recipe is another SIS (simple is smart) recipe. To make this sandwich:
- Make the Honey Mustard Dressing by mixing all of the ingredients together and set aside.
- Grate the apples. If you dice the apples, they are
- Grill a chicken breast or use rotisserie chicken if you have some. Dice it up.
- Chop the lettuce or leave the leaves whole.
Assemble:
Add a generous amount of lettuce to 1/2 of the Naan. Don’t skimp on the lettuce as it acts as a moisture barrier to the salad. If you grated the apples, they will be juicier than if you dice them. Add the salad and top with a drizzle of the honey mustard. Fold the Naan together to form the sandwich. This sandwich is best if assembled just before it is eaten.
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FAQ:
Q: Can I use a store-bought Naan for this sandwich?
A: Yes, you can definitely use store-bought Naan if homemade Naan isn’t available. It will still make a delicious sandwich!
Q: Can I make the honey mustard dressing ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can prepare the honey mustard dressing ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Just give it a good stir before using.
Q: What other vegetables can I add to the sandwich?
A: You can add ingredients like sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, or avocado for extra crunch and flavor.
Q: How do I keep the sandwich from getting soggy?
A: To prevent sogginess, add the lettuce first as it acts as a moisture barrier, and assemble the sandwich just before eating.
Q: Can I use a different type of apple?
A: Yes, you can use any type of apple. For a sweeter flavor, go with Fuji or Gala apples. For a tart contrast, try Granny Smith apples.
Q: Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?
A: While the sandwich is best assembled fresh, you can prep the salad ingredients and dressing ahead of time to save time when putting the sandwich together.
Chicken and Apple In Naan with a Honey Mustard Dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 piece Homemade Naan Bread
- ¼ cup coarsely grated apple
- ½ cup diced cooked chicken. rotisserie chicken works great
- ½ cup sliced lettuce
Honey Mustard Dressing
- ¼ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- Mix together all of the ingredients for the Honey Mustard Dressing.
- Add the lettuce, chicken, and apples to one side of a piece of homemade Naan bread
- Drizzle with the honey mustard dressing.
- Fold the other side over the top and enjoy.
