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Cranberry Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches

Delightful tea sandwiches featuring savory chicken salad with sweet cranberry and a refreshing crunch of celery and green onions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced Ensure chicken is fully cooked.
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 8 slices of bread
  • Lettuce leaves (optional) Can be added for extra crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the chicken, if not already done. You can poach, grill, or roast it until fully cooked.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, cranberry sauce, mayonnaise, chopped celery, and chopped green onions. Mix until well combined and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assembly
  1. Lay a slice of bread on a clean surface. If using lettuce, place a leaf on the bread.
  2. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken salad mixture onto the bread. Top with another slice of bread and gently press down.
  3. Cut each sandwich into quarters or desired size and arrange on a platter.
  4. Serve with napkins for easy eating.
Enjoy
  1. Watch as family and friends devour these delightful tea sandwiches.

Notes

Prepare the chicken ahead of time and store salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezing is possible for the chicken salad (without bread) for up to 2 months.