Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich (Hot, Melty, 25 Min)

Q: How to Store Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich

These Baked Deli Chicken Sandwiches can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. While you can keep them in an airtight container,my recommendation would be to tightly wrap them in plastic wrap to best preserve them. To have these sandwiches the next day, they best experience is it remove the chill from the sandwich and warm the bread until lightly toasted. Unwrap the sandwiches from the plastic wrap and place on a hot non-stick pan with a touch of butter or oil. Gently heat until the bread is warmed through and optionally, to get an amazing crust, press lightly with a burger press as the sandwich warms up.

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Why I Love This Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich Recipe!

This Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich recipe is a perfect choice when you want a quick and hearty lunch! This easy cheesy baked deli chicken sandwich is a great way to load up on healthy veggies, add in some cheese, and get your protein in when you have just a couple of minutes! I realize that I’m updating this longtime favorite deli meat sandwich recipe on Valentine’s Day, so this one’s for all the bachelors or bachelorettes out there that want an easy, tasty, and filling meal in order to treat yourself! Of course, even if you’ve got a better half, then you could prepare this for you two to enjoy - or perhaps you can be greedy and enjoy this yourself! You can quite honestly enjoy this Baked Chicken Sandwich any time you want because it’s absolutely delicious with sweetness, spiciness, and smokiness, and it comes together so fast! Plus, it features incredible homemade sauces that are fresh and vibrant!

In this Baked Chicken Sandwich with deli chicken we have loads of fresh veggies and a strong smoked gouda cheese! I’m using some oven roasted deli chicken here to make this deli chicken sandwich a convenient lunch option. I love getting lots of meat at the deli counter because there are so many options to choose from! I have to admit, when I get some deli meat, I do plow through it! Not only in lunches, but it makes for some great snacks in between meals!

This Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich was my attempt to share the secret of the ultimate sandwich shop experience at home. I like to enjoy a good sandwich from local bakeries that have some really incredible combinations, but I also love to purchase some fresh baguettes at the grocery store! What better way to enjoy a soft and warm baguette than in a sub with your favorite goodies? Fresh, healthy, tasty and easy to make!

Baked deli chicken sandwich on a wooden board with melted cheese, bacon, shredded lettuce, and tomato on toasted bread.

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Ingredients for Cheesy Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich

You just need a couple of simple and fresh ingredients for this Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich:

Oven Roasted Deli chicken: If you want to be adventurous, you can use any deli meat of your choice, such as those that are seasoned with different spices. Experiment and enjoy!
Baguette or ciabatta: The bread I used was a sourdough/baguette fusion.
Cheese: I used smoked gouda cheese to add a touch of heat. I really love the jalapeños in here!
Bacon: You can prepare your bacon however you would like and use the flavor of bacon of your choice. I baked my bacon strips in the oven, and maple flavored bacon is my favorite!
Lettuce
Tomato
Onions
Pickles: I used baby dill pickles here.
Spicy Mayonnaise: Made with mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lemon juice, garlic cloves, salt and pepper. You can check out the full recipe for more details and how to store your extra spicy mayo, plus other serving suggestions!
Honey mustard: Simply made with honey and mustard. I’m using this organic Dijon mustard that I’ve grown to love! It is much lighter and tastier than regular Dijon, and it costs about the same too, so I highly recommend you pick this up! I can’t go back to the regular stuff now!
Salt and pepper: Essential seasonings to bring out all the amazing flavors in our sandwich!

You could purchase your favorite fresh baguette at the grocery store or make your own! I have yet to make a baguette at home, but that sure is one of my missions for the future. What are your current cooking goals? Let me know in the comments! If making a baguette has been on your bucket list, then I definitely recommend you check that off as part of your Live to Cook one-month challenge, which you can get started on right now by signing up to my free email newsletter!

Baked deli chicken sandwich on a wooden board with shredded cheese and coleslaw on a crusty baguette.

Why Deli Chicken?

In this Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich, I used oven roasted chicken for my deli meat of choice. As I mention in my free motivational guide to explore your potential in the kitchen, Make Cooking Fun!, if you have a suitable substitute already, then there’s no need to go out to purchase EXACTLY what I’m using! With that being said, you can most certainly feel free to use any cut of meat you like! You could even mix and match your favorite deli meats! I tend to alternate between using turkey and chicken for my deli meats. I bet this recipe would work really well with some ham too, so be sure to give that a try and let me know what you think in the comments!

How to Make This Cheesy Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich

This cheesy baked deli chicken sandwich can be made in just a few easy steps! This is perfect for lunch time! The only cooking that’s done with this sandwich is letting the cheese become molten in the oven! Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post so that you have the FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE for all ingredient measurements, and to save the recipe for later!

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette or ciabatta lengthwise and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, just until lightly toasted inside.

Slicing a toasted baguette lengthwise with a serrated knife for a cheesy chicken sandwich.

Toasted baguette slices on a baking sheet, lightly golden and ready for sandwich assembly.

Two slices of lightly toasted baguette on a baking sheet, ready for sandwich assembly.

Two sliced baguette halves toasting in the oven on a baking sheet at 400°F.

Prepare the Sauces

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth for the spicy mayo.

Hand holding a white ramekin of creamy spicy mayo sauce with blurred sandwich ingredients in background.

For the honey mustard, mix together dijon mustard and honey until well combined.

Spicy mayo being mixed in a white bowl with a spoon until smooth and creamy.

Spicy mayo mixed in a white bowl with a spoon, smooth and creamy in texture.

For the Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich

Spread 2-3 tbsp of spicy mayo on each half of the toasted bread. Layer the pieces of chicken on the bottom slice, followed by the gouda slices.

Two slices of toasted bread on a cutting board, one spread with spicy mayo and topped with melted cheese, the other plain.

Toasted bread halves with sliced chicken and melted cheese on one half, pickles on the other.

Place the bottom slice back in the oven for 2-5 minutes, or until the gouda is bubbling and melted.

Melted gouda cheese bubbling on chicken inside oven on toasted bread, hands in red mitts removing tray.

While the cheese melts, arrange the pickles on the top half of the bread. Once the cheese is melted, remove the bottom half from the oven. Top the chicken with crispy bacon, red onion slices, tomato, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Drizzle honey mustard over the veggies.

Hand holding a small white bowl with pickle slices arranged inside for a chicken sandwich recipe.

Hands arranging pickle slices on toasted bread halves for a cheesy chicken sandwich.

Once the cheese is melted, remove the bottom half from the oven. Top the chicken with crispy bacon, red onion slices, tomato, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Drizzle honey mustard over the veggies.

Sliced cheese being arranged on top of deli chicken and bacon layered on toasted bread.

Two halves of a toasted sandwich: one topped with bacon and onions, the other with melted cheese and sliced pickles.

Two open-faced baked chicken sandwiches topped with melted cheese, bacon, red onion, and pickles on a wooden board.

Baked deli chicken sandwich topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, tomato slices, and red onion on toasted bread.

Add the shredded lettuce on top, then close the sandwich.

Shredded lettuce being added to a toasted sandwich filled with bacon, tomato, and red onion

Completed baked chicken sandwich with melted cheese, bacon, red onion, and lettuce on toasted bread roll.

Slice into smaller portions as desired, and enjoy your delicious, gourmet deli chicken sandwich!

Two sliced baked deli chicken sandwiches on a wooden board, filled with shredded lettuce, tomato, and cheese.

Tips for Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich

Plan ahead and prepare the spicy mayo and honey mustard ahead of time! Make sure to store on an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week to always be sandwich ready.
Add a spin to the toppings by adding fresh avocado slices, jalapeños or replacing onions with pickled onions for a refreshing tang.
Use the fresh bread from your local bakery if possible to get the ultimate sandwich experience, there’s nothing like toasting a freshly baked loaf of bread from the day. You could also top the sandwich with buns instead of sliced bread, if desired.
Swap out the deli roasted chicken with roasted turkey, garlic deli chicken, Mediterranean style deli chicken or even roast beef.
For a homemade touch, add freshly grilled skinless chicken breast or try out my Italian grilled chicken.
Turn this sandwich into a complete meal by pairing it with a light salad.

Baked deli chicken sandwich on whole wheat roll with sliced chicken, shredded cabbage, and purple slaw on wooden board.

Serving Your Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich

As described, I added some Spicy Mayo and honey mustard to my sandwich, plus more of each for dipping. I also dipped my sandwich in my all-time favorite hot sauce, Dawson’s. Ketchup can also be a nice dipping sauce too. Yes, I dipped my sandwich in sauce! I do that with burgers too, actually!

If you’re looking for some side dishes to accompany the sandwiches for a complete meal, here are a few tasty ideas:

How to Store Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich▼

These Baked Deli Chicken Sandwiches can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. While you can keep them in an airtight container,my recommendation would be to tightly wrap them in plastic wrap to best preserve them. To have these sandwiches the next day, they best experience is it remove the chill from the sandwich and warm the bread until lightly toasted. Unwrap the sandwiches from the plastic wrap and place on a hot non-stick pan with a touch of butter or oil. Gently heat until the bread is warmed through and optionally, to get an amazing crust, press lightly with a burger press as the sandwich warms up.

Hand holding a baked deli chicken sandwich with melted cheese, shredded cabbage, and meat on toasted bread.

Other Fast and Satisfying Sandwich Recipes

What's on a baked deli chicken sandwich?▼

It's loaded: oven-roasted deli chicken, melted smoked gouda and crispy maple bacon on a toasted baguette or ciabatta, with lettuce, tomato, thin red onion and dill pickles, plus a spicy mayo and honey mustard.

Why bake a deli sandwich instead of eating it cold?▼

Baking melts the smoked gouda over the chicken on the toasted bread, so you get a hot, gooey, gourmet sandwich instead of a flat cold one. It only takes a few minutes under a 400°F oven.

What sauces go on it?▼

Two homemade ones: a spicy mayo (mayonnaise, sriracha, garlic and a little lemon) and a quick honey mustard (Dijon whisked with honey). Together they bring heat and sweetness to balance the smoky gouda and bacon.

Let me know what you think of this recipe in the comments! If you’ve tried this recipe, be sure to post it on social media and tag it with #cookingwithanadi and mention me @cooking.with.anadi. Thank you!

Recipe by Anadi Misra

Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich Recipe (Super Cheesy!)

Melty, cheesy, and incredibly easy to make — this Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich is the ultimate quick lunch. Loaded with gooey cheese and savory chicken, it will become your new favorite.

Oven-baked

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15 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Total

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(75 g) deli oven roasted chicken
demi baguette or ciabatta(8-12 inches long)
smoked gouda(cut into thirds)
maple bacon(crispy)
(9 g) lettuce(shredded)
(11 g) tomato(sliced thin)Shop →
red onion
dill pickles(sliced thin)Shop →
(41 g) Spicy Mayonnaise (see below) · make your ownShop →
(15 ml) honey mustard(see below)Shop →
salt(to taste)Shop →
pepper(to taste)Shop →

For the spicy mayo (makes 1 1/2 Cups)

(200 g) mayonnaise · make your own
(30 ml) sriracha sauceShop →
(2.5 ml) lemon juice
garlic cloves(minced)
(0 g) saltShop →
(0 g) pepperShop →

For the honey mustard

(90 g) dijon mustardShop →
(80 ml) honeyShop →

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette or ciabatta lengthwise and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, just until lightly toasted inside.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette or ciabatta lengthwise and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, just until lightly toasted inside.
2
Prepare the sauces: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth for the spicy mayo. For the honey mustard, mix together dijon mustard and honey until well combined.
Prepare the sauces: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth for the spicy mayo. For the honey mustard, mix together dijon mustard and honey until well combined.
3
Spread 2–3 tbsp of spicy mayo on each half of the toasted bread. Layer the deli chicken on the bottom slice, followed by the gouda slices.
Spread 2–3 tbsp of spicy mayo on each half of the toasted bread. Layer the deli chicken on the bottom slice, followed by the gouda slices.
4
Place the bottom slice back in the oven for 2-5 minutes, or until the gouda is bubbling and melted.
Place the bottom slice back in the oven for 2-5 minutes, or until the gouda is bubbling and melted.
5
While the cheese melts, arrange the pickles on the top half of the bread.
While the cheese melts, arrange the pickles on the top half of the bread.
6
Once the cheese is melted, remove the bottom half from the oven. Top the chicken with crispy bacon, red onion slices, tomato, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Drizzle honey mustard over the veggies.
Once the cheese is melted, remove the bottom half from the oven. Top the chicken with crispy bacon, red onion slices, tomato, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Drizzle honey mustard over the veggies.
7
Add the shredded lettuce on top, then close the sandwich. Slice into smaller portions as desired, and enjoy your delicious, gourmet deli chicken sandwich!
Add the shredded lettuce on top, then close the sandwich. Slice into smaller portions as desired, and enjoy your delicious, gourmet deli chicken sandwich!

Notes

•*Cooking times may vary based upon your oven.

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Why I Love This Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich Recipe!

Tools Needed to Make This Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients for Cheesy Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich

You just need a couple of simple and fresh ingredients for this Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich:

Oven Roasted Deli chicken: If you want to be adventurous, you can use any deli meat of your choice, such as those that are seasoned with different spices. Experiment and enjoy!
Baguette or ciabatta: The bread I used was a sourdough/baguette fusion.
Cheese: I used smoked gouda cheese to add a touch of heat. I really love the jalapeños in here!
Bacon: You can prepare your bacon however you would like and use the flavor of bacon of your choice. I baked my bacon strips in the oven, and maple flavored bacon is my favorite!
Lettuce
Tomato
Onions
Pickles: I used baby dill pickles here.
Spicy Mayonnaise: Made with mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lemon juice, garlic cloves, salt and pepper. You can check out the full recipe for more details and how to store your extra spicy mayo, plus other serving suggestions!
Honey mustard: Simply made with honey and mustard. I’m using this organic Dijon mustard that I’ve grown to love! It is much lighter and tastier than regular Dijon, and it costs about the same too, so I highly recommend you pick this up! I can’t go back to the regular stuff now!
Salt and pepper: Essential seasonings to bring out all the amazing flavors in our sandwich!

Why Deli Chicken?

How to Make This Cheesy Baked Deli Chicken Sandwich

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette or ciabatta lengthwise and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, just until lightly toasted inside.