Green Goddess Chicken Sandwiches
Who likes picnics? I do, I do! When Jeff and I lived in Ann Arbor, we went on picnics at Gallup Park all the time – we’d ride our bikes, then relax by the Huron River, and try to resist the urge to feed the dozens of families of geese with their goslings. One time, against our better judgement, we tossed them some crackers. Well, what happened next made us both feel terrible – two families of geese came over to chow down. One family had 8 babies, and the other had 10. In the feeding frenzy over those few scraps, all of the babies got mixed up. One family walked away with 6 babies, and one walked away with 12. I hope they got it straightened out eventually, because I still feel bad just thinking about it, and I haven’t fed wild animals ever since. #lessonlearned
But, onward to happier times. Recently, I’ve had a ton of fresh herbs around – chives, cilantro, parsley, AND basil! And it so happened that while I was doing some recipe research to feed myself Vegan Before 6, I came across this excellent-looking Vegan Green Goddess dressing at Oh She Glows. The flavors looked amazing, but well, I was going to be eating this sandwich after 6, so I didn’t keep it vegan. Bring on the Greek yogurt (true love).
I threw a bunch of stuff in my mini food processor and whirled it up. To be honest, you don’t even need to measure anything here. I used a handful of each herb I had, one whole avocado, a half of a clove of garlic, a small tub of Greek yogurt, and some seasonings. I will note that this makes A LOT of Green Goddess sauce – about a cup and a half. I made four chicken sandwiches with it, and still had plenty of sauce left over. However, it keeps for about 2 days in the fridge (it even stays bright green!).
You can use it as a dip for fresh veggies or chips, or even thin it out with a bit of water and use it as a salad dressing. You could also make a half batch, but I didn’t want to do that, just because I didn’t want to end up with half an avocado and half a tub of Greek yogurt left over. Not that it would be the worst thing in the world to have to eat half an avocado. Second true love.
I’m officially in love with this healthy, creamy, herby sauce. It has a little tang from white balsamic vinegar and fresh lemon juice, and a bit of sweetness from honey. You can adapt this recipe for any leafy green herb you have around (you don’t need four different herbs – just a few would be fine). Chervil, mint, and tarragon would be good too. You could also put some spinach or green onions in the sauce.
Do whatever you want! Then grill up some chicken, dollop the sauce on, top with spinach and tomato, and enjoy! If you’re heading on a picnic, I would suggest assembling the sandwiches without the sauce, then adding the sauce when you get to your picnic blanket. You could also shred up the chicken, toss it with the sauce, and make Green Goddess Chicken Salad Sandwiches!
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Green Goddess Chicken Sandwiches
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Thanks for posting this recipe. I’ll have to try it for lunch soon.
I hope you enjoy it, thank you!
You know, Nancy, I’m not sure I’ve ever tasted the original Green Goddess dressing, either! haha. I think I’d just heard of it, and then sort of guessed what would go in it (so I have no idea if this is an authentic representation of the original or not). But yes, in my research – it’s definitely made with mayo. I like this way better, because you can dollop on a TON of sauce and not feel bad 🙂
Thanks Renee! I’m already obsessed, too. I need to make another batch today! And I’ve found that it actually keeps about FOUR days in the fridge, so even better!
Thanks Soni!
Haha yeah, I didn’t exactly skimp on the sauce! I figured it’s just yogurt and avocado, so why not slather it on? 🙂
I think it would be tasty even with JUST basil. I think that’s the star of the show, anyway 🙂
Wow – this looks gorgeous! I’ve never tried making a green goddess sauce before, but I am overrun with basil in my garden at the current time, so finding another yummy use for it is great! Plus, avocado…I mean…yeah….
Wow – this looks gorgeous! I’ve never tried making a green goddess sauce before, but I am overrun with basil in my garden at the current time, so finding another yummy use for it is great! Plus, avocado…I mean…yeah….
I think it would be tasty even with JUST basil. I think that’s the star of the show, anyway 🙂
Lori, I love everything about that green goddess sauce! I’ve heard of it before but have never tasted it or knew what went in it. It sounds freaking delicious! Plus I loved that you made it healthier by using greek yogurt – I’ll go out on a limb here and assume that it’s usually made with mayo. And don’t sweat the baby goose incident, you only had good intentions, girl! I’m sure their mamas had them all sorted out in the end.
Lori, I love everything about that green goddess sauce! I’ve heard of it before but have never tasted it or knew what went in it. It sounds freaking delicious! Plus I loved that you made it healthier by using greek yogurt – I’ll go out on a limb here and assume that it’s usually made with mayo. And don’t sweat the baby goose incident, you only had good intentions, girl! I’m sure their mamas had them all sorted out in the end.
You know, Nancy, I’m not sure I’ve ever tasted the original Green Goddess dressing, either! haha. I think I’d just heard of it, and then sort of guessed what would go in it (so I have no idea if this is an authentic representation of the original or not). But yes, in my research – it’s definitely made with mayo. I like this way better, because you can dollop on a TON of sauce and not feel bad 🙂
I believe I have found my newest sauce/dressing obsession. Oh heavenly herbs, avocado, and Greek yogurt. Awesome.
Thanks Renee! I’m already obsessed, too. I need to make another batch today! And I’ve found that it actually keeps about FOUR days in the fridge, so even better!
Wow I love the Green Goddess dressing and cannot wait to try! Love the tang from the Balsamic in there and the herbs and avocado! Looks like the perfect sandwich for my Pincic 🙂
Wow I love the Green Goddess dressing and cannot wait to try! Love the tang from the Balsamic in there and the herbs and avocado! Looks like the perfect sandwich for my Pincic 🙂
Thanks Soni!
Oh I’m all about this green goddess dressing. Looking amazing smothered over that sandwich.
Oh I’m all about this green goddess dressing. Looking amazing smothered over that sandwich.
Haha yeah, I didn’t exactly skimp on the sauce! I figured it’s just yogurt and avocado, so why not slather it on? 🙂
Thanks so much!