Description
This Mango Chicken Salad Sandwich is a delightful combination of tender shredded chicken, sweet mango, and creamy dressing, all tucked between slices of whole grain bread or a flaky croissant. It’s a perfect blend of flavors and textures for a satisfying meal or picnic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 8 slices whole grain bread or croissants
- Fresh lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, prepare the dressing: Whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, diced mango, green onions, cilantro, and celery. Stir to coat everything evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Assemble: Place a lettuce leaf on bread or croissant, spoon chicken salad on top, and cover with another bread slice or croissant top. Serve.
Notes
- Try adding sliced avocado or chopped cashews for extra flavor and texture.
- The chicken salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg