Italian Chicken Grinder (Printable Recipe)
Chicken shredded and mixed up with all those grinder sandwich goodies—creamy, bold, and packed with tangy Italian deli flavor.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Components
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1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup diced salami or pepperoni
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3 cups cooked chicken, pulled apart
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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1/4 cup diced red onion
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1/4 cup chopped pepperoncini or pickled banana peppers
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
→ Dressing and Seasonings
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or basil
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Salt and pepper as much as you like
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2 tablespoons bottled Italian dressing
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1/3 cup mayonnaise
# Steps to Follow:
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Fill pita bread, sandwich rolls, or pile it onto greens. You can dig in right away or stash it in the fridge for later.
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Sample the mix. Sprinkle in salt or black pepper until it's just right for you. Give it a bit more Italian dressing or a squeeze of lemon if you’re after more zing. Like things hot? Toss in some crushed red pepper.
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Get a big bowl and throw in the pulled chicken, diced meats, cheese, roasted peppers, chopped onion, banana peppers, celery, and herbs. Spoon in the mayo and Italian dressing. Stir it all up until it’s creamy and totally mixed.
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Dice your salami or pepperoni, cut up the roasted red peppers, banana peppers, celery, and onion. Chop the herbs nice and fine too.
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Grab your cooked chicken and tear it up into small chunks. Rotisserie chicken works great and saves time!
# Extra Tips:
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Want that deli counter vibe? Grab some kettle chips and crisp pickles to go with it. A fresh salad with whatever fruit's in season makes it a full meal.