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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, honey, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Add the shredded cooked chicken, chopped mandarin oranges, and finely chopped green onions to the cream cheese mixture. Gently fold together until evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
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.
Top each spread slice of bread with a large lettuce leaf.
Place another slice of bread on top of each sandwich and gently press down.
Trim the crusts if desired for a cleaner presentation, and cut the sandwiches into halves or quarters to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.8 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.0 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 531 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 3579 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.9 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.7 g | ||
| Protein | 167.3 g | 335% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 706 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1270 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
