Ooo, that sounds very old-school European comfort 😌
Here’s a creamy chicken and carrot spread—perfect for sandwiches, toast, crackers, or party trays. This is the kind you’d see in Hungarian / Central-European kitchens.
Creamy Chicken & Carrot Spread
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken, very finely chopped or shredded
(poached or roasted, breast or thigh) - 1 cup carrots, finely grated
- 3–4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp cream cheese or sour cream
- 1 tsp Dijon or mild mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced (optional)
- Salt & white or black pepper to taste
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice or pinch of sugar
Instructions
- Cook the carrots (important!)
Lightly steam or boil grated carrots until just tender.
Drain very well and cool completely. - Mix the base
In a bowl, stir together mayonnaise, cream cheese (or sour cream), mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. - Combine
Fold in chicken and carrots.
Mix until smooth and spreadable. - Adjust
Taste and balance with lemon or a pinch of sugar if needed. - Chill
Refrigerate 30–60 minutes for best flavor.
Texture options
- Chunky: hand-mix with finely chopped chicken
- Ultra-smooth: pulse everything briefly in a food processor
- Extra creamy: add 1–2 tbsp softened butter (very traditional!)
How to serve
- On fresh bread or rolls
- With crackers or rye bread
- Stuffed into tea sandwiches
- As a party spread with pickles on the side
Traditional add-ins (optional)
- Finely chopped parsley
- Pinch of sweet paprika
- Tiny dice of pickle or celery for crunch
If you want, I can adapt this into:
- 🥪 Light version
- 🌱 Chicken-free carrot spread
- 🧄 Garlic-forward deli style
- 🇭🇺 Authentic Hungarian “kence” style
Just tell me 😊
