Ladies and gentlemen, may I present you another classic British sandwich you will find on just about every shop’s shelf on this small isle. It took me ages to get around to trying one, since the idea of eating cold sweet corn didn’t appeal to me in the least. Starving after hours on the road Neil grabbed a sandwich at a rest stop and I grudgingly shared it with him. What a surprise it was indeed and after that I’ve been preparing my own at home which tastes all the better.
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In late July a TV programme called Dispatches aired an episode where they did some research on the sandwiches available on the market today. One word sums it all up: scary. Personally, I’ve never given it much thought how and who prepared my sandwiches. After all, they just magically pop up in the shop and look lovely in the bright, colourful and shiny packaging. Of course the small print is not going to mention they pay their employees below the legal minimum wage who in turn doesn’t give a flying “fish” about their jobs. Neither will it mention the decrepit hygiene standards the factory advocates day in and day out. Not only that, do you remember that “ham” sandwich you had for lunch five minutes ago? Did the pig’s arsehole taste good? Okay, okay, I meant tail. Like all companies, food factories keep the bottom line in mind at all times, which means ham isn’t necessarily ham and any off cuts can be used instead. Hopefully I’ve put you off buying any more sarnies and make your own instead – all the more reason to keep on reading Greedy Gourmet! So go on, make your own sandwich!
📖 Recipe
Chicken, Sweet Corn & Mayonnaise Sandwich
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 120g (4 oz) sweet corn, cooked
- 60g (2 oz) cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 30ml (2 tbsp) mayonnaise
- 2 slices of bread, white or wholemeal, you decide
Instructions
- Mix the sweet corn, chicken and mayonnaise in a bowl.
- Spoon the mixture on one slice of bread and close the sandwich by placing the other slice on top. Enjoy.
Notes
- Use frozen sweet corn that has been thawed if you like. My preference is to cut off fresh corn off the cob and frying them for a few minutes in a very hot frying pan with a little butter. This way the sweet and crunchy sweet corn contrasts well with the soft and velvety chicken.
- Wondering what to have for dinner? Try this Marinated Pork fillet with thyme.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220.2
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 11.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.8 g
- Protein: 22.6 g
- Cholesterol: 3.8 mg
Renil M. George
Sweet corn & mayonnaise sandwich with chicken? Count me in.
Kate
I've got a really quick Coronation Chicken sarnie - 1-2 tbls mayo with a teaspoon of hot curry powder stirred in, add more to suit your taste, then add the cooked chicken from yesterday's dinner. Mmm delicious!
Rae
Sounds good I'll try it. By the way. I can't get cress in Arkansas. I really miss egg and cress sandwiches. What would be a substitute ?
Mike
I make that tuna mixed with sweet corn and mayo give it a good mix and grab some crackers and eat away or you can put it in bread and make the sandwich
Ruth
This sandwich sounds yummy!
jana
I absolutely loved this type of sandwich when i lived in the U.K. I can't find anything like this where i now live. I also loved coronation chicken sandwiches and i can't find a decent recipe for one - anyone have one?
Victoria
I use this one:
Leftover cooked chicken (or 1 small chicken breast)
Mayonnaise
Greek yoghurt
Mango chutney
Curry powder
Coriander
Crusty bread
Watercress or baby leaf salad
Take a handful of leftover cooked chicken, shredded (or poach 1 small chicken breast in water for 10 minutes, then cool and shred).
02.Mix with equal dollops of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, a spoonful of mango chutney and a sprinkling of mild curry powder.
03.Season well and stir in some chopped coriander.
04.Butter slices of crusty bread, fill with the chicken mixture and some watercress or baby leaf salad.
Krista
After 4.5 years in the U.K., I still can't bring myself to eat a sandwich with corn in it! They love corn here. They put it on pizza too. Oh, and with arugula. Never forget the arugula! (Or rocket, as they say here.)
Coffee and Vanilla
I just read about the "arshole"... I agree with you... better make your own sandwiches... Once I found hair in egg mayo sandwich, from that time I'm only buying sandwiches when I have to... so often I'm ending up buying plain croissant or pack of mandarins or two bananas instead 😉
Coffee and Vanilla
Hi Michelle,
Thank you for your entry! Sounds yummy 🙂
Margot
Deborah
I've never heard of this kind of sandwich here, so I don't have to worry about the prepared ones, but I want to make some for myself!
Jeanne
Didn't see the programme and probably for the best as I have eaten loads of prepared sarmies... mostly from Evil Tesco!! My personal favourite and one I do make at home is tuna mayo sweetcorn with a touch of pesto. YUM!