Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches Kids Actually Love Eating
These mini chicken salad sandwiches skip the celery and weird chunks that make kids suspicious. Instead, they’re creamy, mild, and cut into fun finger-food sizes.
The secret is keeping the flavors simple and the texture smooth. You’ll get elegant-looking tea sandwiches that actually disappear from the plate.
Why This Chicken Salad Works for Picky Eaters
Most chicken salad recipes load up on celery, onions, and herbs that kids find overwhelming. This version uses finely shredded chicken mixed with just mayo, a touch of honey, and mild seasonings. The result tastes familiar and comforting rather than adventurous.
Using rotisserie chicken saves time and gives you consistently tender meat. Just remove all the skin and pick through carefully for any cartilage or tough bits that might put kids off.
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Getting the Right Bread and Assembly
Soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread works better than crusty artisan loaves for kids. The bread should compress slightly when you press it, making the sandwiches easier to bite.
Cutting off crusts isn’t just for looks – it eliminates the chewy edges that some kids avoid. Cut into triangles or rectangles, and the sandwiches become proper finger food that feels less intimidating than a full sandwich.
Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches Kids Actually Love Eating
Ingredients
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Small offset spatula or butter knife
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Remove all skin from rotisserie chicken and shred the meat finely with your hands or two forks. Pick through carefully to remove any cartilage, bones, or tough pieces.
- Make chicken salad: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with mayonnaise, honey, salt, and garlic powder until evenly combined. The mixture should hold together but not be overly wet.
- Butter bread: Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice. This prevents the bread from getting soggy.
- Assemble sandwiches: Spread chicken salad evenly on 4 slices of bread, leaving a small border around edges. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side down.
- Cut into triangles: Using a sharp knife, trim off all crusts. Cut each sandwich diagonally into 4 triangles. The sandwiches should hold together well and have clean edges with no filling spilling out.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (4 triangles)
