Chicken and Carrot Spread is a savory, creamy spread that works great on bread, sandwiches, crackers, or wraps. 🥕🍗
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded or finely chopped)
- 1 medium carrot, finely grated
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tsp mustard (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare chicken
Finely shred or chop the cooked chicken. - Prepare carrot
Grate the carrot using a fine grater. - Mix ingredients
In a bowl, combine chicken, carrot, mayonnaise, cream cheese, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. - Add herbs
Stir in parsley or green onions. - Chill (optional)
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to let flavors blend.
How to Serve
- Spread on toast or sandwich bread 🥪
- Use as a cracker dip
- Fill wraps or pita bread
- Use in lettuce cups for a lighter snack
Tips
- Add garlic powder or paprika for more flavor.
- Blend slightly in a food processor for a smoother pâté-style spread.
- Add a little sweet corn or cucumber for extra texture.
If you’d like, I can also give you 3 different versions of chicken spread used in cafés (creamy, spicy, and healthy yogurt version).
