Chicken salad tea sandwiches are a classic finger food that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. If you are looking for a new twist on this classic dish, try adding smoked almonds. The smokiness of the almonds adds a depth of flavor that will take your chicken salad sandwiches to the next level. In this article, we will provide you with a recipe for chicken salad tea sandwiches with smoked almonds, as well as some tips for making the perfect sandwich.
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CHICKEN SALAD TEA SANDWICHES
Finger sandwiches are always popular for English-style tea or for gatherings. These chicken-apple-walnut sandwiches are unbelievably cheap, tasty, and easy to make with a food processor.
Provided by Isara
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine chicken, apple, walnuts, mayonnaise, basil, dill, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until all ingredients are blended together.
- Spread chicken mixture onto bread and place a slice on top to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining slices and mixture. Cut sandwiches into quarters and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 201.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
TEA ROOM CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
I just had these at a tea room and they were so yummy!
Provided by Godiva Goddess
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Add cucumber, dill, cilantro, chives, and almonds and combine. Add chicken and combine thoroughly with dressing.
- Create sandwiches with your bread; cut sandwiches into fourths.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 274 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
CHICKEN SALAD TEA SANDWICHES WITH SMOKED ALMONDS
Categories Sandwich Chicken Poach Quick & Easy Lunch Mayonnaise Almond Chill Tarragon Shallot Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly
Yield Makes 24 tea sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a deep 12-inch skillet bring broth or water to a boil and add chicken breasts in one layer. Reduce heat and poach chicken at a bare simmer, turning once, 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and cool chicken in cooking liquid 20 minutes. Discard skin and shred chicken fine.
- In a bowl stir together chicken, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, shallot, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Make 12 sandwiches with chicken salad and bread, pressing together gently. With a 2-inch round cutter cut 2 rounds from each sandwich.
- Put almonds on a small plate and spread edges of rounds with remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise to coat well. Roll edges in almonds. Sandwiches may be made 2 hours ahead, wrapped in plastic wrap, and chilled.
CHICKEN SALAD SPREAD WITH SMOKED ALMONDS
Looking for a subtly seasoned, special occasion tea sandwich? I think you'll find this one will be a popular addition to your cold tray offerings. I have confidently served this at bridal showers and and family parties with many a request for this simple but tasty recipe.
Provided by mrspotter
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 24 tea sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring broth or water to a boil in a large skillet and add chicken breasts.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and poach chicken, turning once, for about 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and leave chicken in broth as it cools for about 20 minutes.
- Discard the skin and finely shred the chicken into a bowl.
- Stir together chicken, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, shallot, tarragon, and seasoning to taste.
- Make 12 sandwiches with chicken salad and bread, pressing together gently. With a 2-inch round cutter, cut 2 rounds from each sandwich.
- Spread edges of rounds with remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise to coat well and then roll the edges in the chopped almonds.
- If you decide to use croissants you may prefer to add the chopped almonds directly to the chicken mixture.
- These sandwiches may be made 2 hours ahead, wrapped, and chilled.
TOASTED ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
"I entered this recipe in a contest that our local newspaper holds each year, and it won first place in the salad division," reports Judy Kisch-Keuten of Beatrice, Nebraska. Toasted almonds and a celery add crunch to the flavorful sandwich filling that's tasty served on English muffins.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Top 12 muffin halves with lettuce leaves; spread with chicken salad. Top with tomato slices and remaining muffin halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN SALAD TEA SANDWICHES WITH SMOKED ALMONDS
Steps:
- In a deep 12-inch skillet, bring the broth or water to a boil and add the chicken breasts in one layer. Reduce the heat and poach the chicken at a bare simmer, turning once, 7 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and cool the chicken in the cooking liquid 20 minutes. Discard the skin and shred the chicken fine.
- In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, 1/2 cup of the mayonnaise, the shallot, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Make 12 sandwiches with the chicken salad and bread, pressing together gently. With a 2-inch round cutter, cut 2 rounds from each sandwich.
- Put the almonds on a small plate and spread the edges of the rounds with the remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise to coat well. Roll the edges in the almonds.
- Do ahead
- The SANDWICHES may be made 2 hours ahead, wrapped in plastic wrap, and chilled.
CHICKEN SALAD WITH SMOKED ALMONDS
I just love chicken with tarragon. Smoked almonds just adds another dimension to an already extra-ordinary chicken salad!
Provided by Grace Lynn
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir first 4 ingredients together in a bowl.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss in smoked almonds right before serving.
- This can be served as a sandwich or serve it on top of any kind of salad you wish.
- I prefer baby greens.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Look for fresh, organic vegetables and herbs, and use a good-quality mayonnaise.
- If you don't have smoked almonds, you can toast regular almonds in a pan over medium heat until they are fragrant and slightly browned.
- To make the tea sandwiches ahead of time, assemble them and then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- When you're ready to serve the sandwiches, let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before unwrapping them.
- Garnish the sandwiches with fresh herbs or edible flowers for a beautiful presentation.
Conclusion:
These chicken salad tea sandwiches with smoked almonds are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light lunch. They're perfect for parties, picnics, or any other special occasion. With their creamy filling, crunchy almonds, and delicate tea bread, these sandwiches are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and elegant snack, give these chicken salad tea sandwiches a try!
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