6 natural snack recipes with chicken

 


Quick bites are increasingly important when it comes to mealtimes, as the rush of everyday life often prevents the preparation of more elaborate dishes. With haste, calories, carbohydrates, and fats pile up.

Thinking of good alternatives, we can think of the natural sandwich. Made with light, filling breads, lean meats, and fresh salads, they become the perfect alternative to coffee—and even a replacement for lunch or dinner .

These snacks contain benefits such as nutrients and vitamins capable of meeting the body's needs for an entire day, in addition to a variety of flavors with incredible combination possibilities.

Today, you'll learn six recipes for natural chicken sandwiches that will make your diet more practical and healthy.

6 natural snack recipes with chicken

1. Quick Chicken Sandwich

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of whole wheat bread
  • 100g cooked and shredded chicken breast
  • 100g of chopped white cheese or processed ricotta
  • 1 heaped tablespoon of light mayonnaise
  • Chopped green onions
  • Chopped olives
  • Grated carrot
  • Lettuce

Preparation method

  1. Place all the ingredients in a baking dish, except the bread, and mix well.
  2. Mix well and spread between the bread slices.
  3. Join the two slices together and you're done. It's even better chilled!

2. Simple chicken and arugula sandwich

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package of sliced bread (wholemeal or milk)
  • One cup of cooked, shredded chicken breast (tea)
  • 1 small grated carrot
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon of complete seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons of regular or light mayonnaise
  • Arugula leaves

Preparation method

  1. Mix all ingredients except bread and arugula.
  2. Spread a layer over the bread slices.
  3. Add the arugula leaves and cover with another slice of bread.

3. Healthy chicken sandwich

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (tea) of shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 tablespoons of light mayonnaise
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 1 sliced tomato
  • 6 arugula leaves
  • Half a grated carrot
  • Half a grated beetroot
  • 4 slices of whole wheat bread

Preparation method

  1. In a baking dish, place the chicken, mayonnaise, carrot and beetroot, and mix everything until it forms a paste.
  2. Divide half of the leaves and tomato slices for each snack,
  3. Then, spread a layer of the paste on the four slices of bread and finish filling with lettuce, arugula and sliced tomato.

4. Chicken and corn sandwich

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of whole wheat bread
  • 3 tablespoons of shredded chicken
  • 2 tablespoons of corn
  • 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
  • Half a chopped tomato
  • 2 American lettuce leaves, cut into strips

Preparation method

  1. Open the bread on a counter.
  2. In a baking dish, stir the chicken, corn, mayonnaise, tomato and lettuce until well combined.
  3. Spread it on the bread slices with a spoon, cover, and savor.

5. Chicken Pita Bread Sandwich

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pita breads
  • 1 cooked and shredded chicken fillet
  • 1 medium carrot, cooked and grated
  • 1 teaspoon of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of light cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise

Preparation method

  1. Cut the bread in half.
  2. Open the bread, spread cream cheese on one slice, mayonnaise on the other, spread the shredded chicken and add a portion of sautéed cabbage and a portion of grated carrot.
  3. Brush a little oil over the filling, close the sandwich and it's ready.

6. Creamy Chicken Sandwich

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of whole wheat bread
  • 100g cooked and shredded chicken
  • 2 tablespoons of light cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of light cream
  • 1 clove of garlic, processed or crushed
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salad (lettuce, arugula and tomato are recommended)

Preparation method

  1. Stir together the cream cheese, cream, and shredded chicken.
  2. When well mixed, add the pepper and garlic.
  3. Spread the pâté over the bread slices and garnish with salad to taste. When you close it, it's ready.

Benefits of natural snacks

The benefits of natural snacks come from the ingredients they contain. The richer they are in fresh and—preferably—organic vegetables, the more vitamins and nutrients your body can absorb.

If, for example, you use whole-wheat bread, the sandwich will be rich in fiber and a great source of energy, as well as filling you up faster and for longer.

Adding carrots helps maintain good vision and skin health. Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, making them perfect for any snack.

Cheese is rich in calcium, sodium, and potassium, strengthening bones and cartilage. It pairs well with boiled eggs, which slow aging, boost immunity, and contain several vitamins that help prevent disease.

Now just add your cooked and shredded chicken, rich in Vitamin B, iron, and phosphorus, which is perfect as the main ingredient in a healthy snack.

There you go! You've learned how to make a natural chicken snack and can follow the recipes to bring health to your busy days or simply innovate, changing your menu, taste, and lifestyle, adopting lighter, more balanced practices.