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Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches

Delightful Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches for Any Gathering

Enjoy these Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches, a delightful blend of flavors perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Chicken, finely diced use leftover cooked chicken for convenience
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries adds tartness
  • 1/2 cup Pecans, toasted and chopped toast in a dry skillet
  • 3 Scallions, thinly sliced separate white and green parts
  • 4 tbsp Peach Jam or substitute with apricot or fig jam
  • 2.5 tbsp Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed taste for desired zest
  • 2/3 cup Mayonnaise choose your favorite brand
  • 1/4 tsp Celery Salt regular salt is a substitute
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely chopped for freshness
For Assembly
  • 12 slices Bread recommended Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse White

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation of Ingredients
  1. Finely dice 2 cups of cooked chicken into 1/4-inch cubes. Toast 1/2 cup of pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Chop the pecans and slice 3 scallions, separating the white and green parts.
Mix Chicken Salad Base
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, cranberries, chopped pecans, and the white parts of scallions. Add peach jam and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
Add Creaminess and Seasoning
  1. Fold in mayonnaise, celery salt, and parsley. Incorporate the green parts of scallions. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Assemble the Sandwiches
  1. Lay out 12 slices of bread. Spread the chicken salad mixture on half the slices, then top with remaining slices. Press gently to adhere.
Cut and Present
  1. Remove crusts and cut each sandwich diagonally into four triangles. Arrange on a platter and serve fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For maximum freshness, store chicken salad filling separately from assembled sandwiches.

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