Tasty homemade chicken tikka sandwich filler – a great way to use up leftover roast chicken.
Our super easy chicken tikka sandwich recipe is a really delicious way to use up leftover roast chicken.
I love to make these chicken sandwiches for packed lunches the day after I’ve made a roast chicken dinner. And it’s such a quick and easy recipe, I think you’ll love it.
Chicken tikka sandwich ingredients
You’ll just need a handful of ingredients to make a delicious, creamy spicy chicken sandwich filler
- 50g shredded chicken – (around a handful) you could also make this with shredded leftover turkey.
- 1 tbs natural yogurt
- 1/2 tbs mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp tikka curry paste – be sure to use a curry paste that can be eaten uncooked – or use a 1/4 tsp of curry powder instead.
- Bread roll – I like to use the wholemeal deli rolls topped with seeds or cracked wheat.
- 1 cup of salad leaves – or baby spinach
- 6 slices cucumber
Cooks Tip! – If you want to cook chicken especially to use in this recipe then try out our baked chicken breast in foil recipe here.
How to make chicken tikka sandwich filler
Homemade chicken tikka sandwich filler just takes a couple of minutes to make and is super easy!
- Shred your leftover chicken – just shred or chop your leftover chicken and toss it into a bowl.
- Mix the chicken tikka dressing – in a bowl mix together the yogurt, mayonnaise and tikka curry paste.
- Make the chicken curry sandwich filler – toss the chicken into the tikka dressing and mix to coat all the chicken.
How to make a chicken tikka sandwich
- Split the bread roll – I make this without butter as the chicken tikka sandwich filler is creamy, but if you prefer you can butter the bread.
- Add the salad leaves – put a layer of salad leaves into the bread roll.
- Add the chicken sandwich filler – cram it all into the sandwich and then top with cucumber slices and tuck in!
Make chicken sandwich filler your way
- Swap the tikka paste for any other curry paste you like.
- Go low fat – use low fat yogurt and mayonnaise in your dressing.
- Add some fruit – try chopped mango or sultanas mixed into the chicken tikka sandwich filler.
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Great for eating as soon as they’re made or for packing in a lunchbox for eating on the go!
When I’m packing these for school lunch I always add a few extra snacks – bags of mini popadoms, fresh fruit salad and a chocolate flapjack.
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Chicken Tikka Sandwich
Super easy, creamy chicken tikka sandwich filler made from leftover roast chicken.
Ingredients
- 50g roast chicken
- 1 tbs natural yogurt
- 1/2 tbs mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp tikka curry paste - be sure to use a curry paste that can be eaten uncooked - or use a 1/4 tsp of curry powder instead.
- 1 wholemeal bread roll
- 1 cup salad leaves
- 6 slices cucumber
Instructions
- Mix up the chicken tikka sandwich filler - add the yogurt, mayonnaise and curry paste to a bowl and mix. Shred the roast chicken and mix it into the tikka dressing.
- Split open a bread roll and fill it with the salad leaves, cram in the tikka sandwich filler and add the cucumber on top.
- Squash on the bread roll lid and eat!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 387Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 721mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 9gSugar: 15gProtein: 22g
Nutritional content will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use and how careful you are with measuring - this nutritional information is given as a general guide only and may not be accurate - you should always calculate your own nutritional information especially if you have specific dietary requirements.
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