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Old Fashioned Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches

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A classic creamy chicken salad tea sandwich recipe that’s easy to make, perfect for lunch or light gatherings. This nostalgic recipe balances creamy texture with fresh crunch for a satisfying treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (about 10 oz)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream (30 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (5 ml)
  • ½ cup celery, finely chopped (about ½ cup or 2 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced (about 0.4 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (15 ml)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 12 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed

Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken by shredding or dicing cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Gently fold in the chicken, celery, and green onions, keeping the celery crunchy.
  5. Lay out bread slices and trim crusts if desired. Spread about ¼ cup (2 oz) of chicken salad evenly over half of the bread slices.
  6. Top with remaining bread slices, pressing lightly to seal. Cut sandwiches into halves, quarters, triangles, or fingers.
  7. Optional: Refrigerate sandwiches wrapped in plastic wrap for 15-30 minutes before serving to meld flavors and soften bread slightly.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Do not overmix to keep chicken texture intact. Prepare chicken salad up to 2 days ahead but assemble sandwiches just before serving to avoid soggy bread. Refrigerate sandwiches if time allows for better flavor melding. Not recommended to freeze sandwiches.

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