Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Updated on August 17, 2024 by Rodney • This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. • 1 Comment • Jump to Recipe
This recipe is a nice twist on a classic sandwich. A perfect blend of tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and crisp cucumbers and apples, all dressed in a flavorful sauce.
We love Chicken Salad Sandwiches in our house. I love my go-to Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe but I couldn’t resist making this Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwiches recipe.
This method for making this chicken salad recipe is no different from any other recipe out there. What sets this recipe apart is the ingredients used.
When it comes to cooking the chicken you have a bunch of options. Pan fry it, bake it, BBQ it, pressure cooker, whatever is easiest.
Heck, you can even use some rotisserie chicken in a pinch if you have some on hand or don’t want to cook your own chicken.
Whatever method you prefer just make sure that the internal temperature is 165°F.
Nut Allergy Warning
This recipe may contain peanuts or other nuts and seeds as one of its ingredients. Please take the appropriate precautions.
Serving Suggestions
For the bread you can use whatever you prefer. I like to use buns but you can also use sliced bread or even croissants.
If you are trying to avoid carbs as much as you can you can even serve this chicken salad in a lettuce wrap or on a salad.
Equipment Needed
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this recipe.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Chicken Breasts, Cashews, Red Apple, Cucumber, Mayonnaise, White Sugar, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Leaf Lettuce and Buns.
How to Make Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwiches
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cashews, apple and cucumber.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Add the mayonnaise mixture to the chicken mixture and toss to coat.
- Place a lettuce leaf and 1/2 cup chicken salad on each bun.
Printable Recipe Card
Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Chicken Breasts, diced & cooked
- ½ Cup Cashews, chopped
- ½ Cup Red Apple, chopped
- ½ Cup Cucumber, chopped peeled
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise, or to taste
- ½ Tsp White Sugar
- ½ Tsp Salt
- ⅛ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 6 Leaf Lettuce
- 6 Buns, split
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cashews, apple and cucumber.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Add the mayonnaise mixture to the chicken mixture and toss to coat.
- Place a lettuce leaf and 1/2 cup chicken salad on each bun.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
This is the first time making this sandwich. The combination of the cashews, chicken and cucumbers made this one of the best sandwiches I had ever made.