Do not forget to chop jalapenos and mix them with cream cheese. Separately. Then cover one side of the bagel with the blend.
What you are going to need:
Harry and David Pepper and Onion Relish
Red (Purple) Onion
Bagels
Chicken Breasts
Swiss Cheese
Jalapeno
Mayonnaise
White Onion
Green Pepper
Garlic
Salt
Pepper
Hard Boiled Egg
First Step
Cook two chicken breasts by either boiling, or heating in an air fryer (keeps moisture in). Check centers to confirm they are fully cooked. Cut into small chunks, place aside.
Second Step
Mix two heaping table spoons of mayonnaise, one diced hard boiled egg, about 1/4 cup of diced green peppers, 1/4 cup white onions, teaspoon of salt, teaspoon of garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of cracked pepper in mixing bowl.
Third Step
Mix chicken chunks with mayonnaise mixture (step 2) to create chicken salad.
Fourth Step
Mix chopped jalapeno and cream cheese together (if jalapenos from jar, mix in a little juice). Create enough to cover one side of bagel (more if making extra sandwiches)
Fifth Step
Toast two bagel halves (lightly in toaster).
Sixth Step
Cover top(s) half of bagel with jalapeno cream cheese. Add a layer of Harry and David Pepper and Onion Relish
Seventh Step
Place a good portion of chicken salad on bottom half of bagel. Add a slice of swiss cheese. Add a few slices of red (purple) onion. Create sandwich by placing top half on bottom.
Eighth Step
Enjoy!
This was a delicious bagel sandwich made by a deli I frequented years ago when I worked downtown. There are only a few of those delis left, and they discontinued this menu item about two decades ago. But it is both spicy and sweet. Refreshing and delicious.
Give it a try, you won’t be sorry!