Chicken Mandarin Orange Spread Sandwiches
Brighten up your lunchtime routine with these flavorful Chicken Mandarin Orange Spread Sandwiches! This easy and refreshing recipe combines tender shredded chicken breast with sweet, juicy mandarin oranges, creamy whipped cream cheese, and a touch of honey for a delightful burst of flavor. Finely chopped green onions add a hint of savory freshness, while the soft sandwich bread and crisp lettuce leaves complete this light and satisfying meal. Perfect for picnics, tea parties, or an easy weekday lunch, these sandwiches offer a unique twist on classic chicken salad with a tangy-sweet citrus flair. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is as simple as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup (drained and chopped) Canned mandarin oranges
- 8 ounces (softened) Cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) Green onions
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 slices Whole wheat bread or sandwich bread
- 4 large leaves Lettuce leaves
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, honey, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Step 2
Add the shredded cooked chicken, chopped mandarin oranges, and finely chopped green onions to the cream cheese mixture. Gently fold together until evenly distributed.
Step 3
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 4
Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface. Spread an even amount of the chicken mandarin orange mixture onto four slices of bread.
Step 5
Top each spread slice of bread with a large lettuce leaf.
Step 6
Place another slice of bread on top of each sandwich and gently press down.
Step 7
Trim the crusts if desired for a cleaner presentation, and cut the sandwiches into halves or quarters to serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1255.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2509.0 |
| Total Fat 113.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 52.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 530.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3579.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 208.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 62.7g | |
| Protein 167.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 706.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1270.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories