Mandarin Chicken Toaster Melt

Meet your new favorite comfort-food upgrade with this Mandarin Chicken Toaster Melt—a delightfully unique twist on the classic melt sandwich! This recipe layers tender shredded chicken with bursts of juicy mandarin oranges, all tossed in a creamy, flavorful blend of mayonnaise, honey, and soy sauce. The filling is paired with fresh baby spinach leaves and gooey melted provolone or mozzarella, all nestled between golden, buttery slices of thick-cut sourdough or ciabatta bread. Easily baked to perfection in a toaster oven, this satisfying sandwich combines sweet, savory, and cheesy goodness in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick lunch or a comforting, easy weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cooked chicken breast (shredded)
• 0.5 cup Mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 4 slices Provolone or mozzarella cheese (sliced)
• 0.5 cup Baby spinach leaves
• 4 slices Bread slices (thick-cut, such as sourdough or ciabatta)
• 2 tablespoons Butter (softened)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl, combine shredded chicken breast, mandarin oranges, mayonnaise, honey, and soy sauce. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the oranges too much and set aside.

Step 2

Preheat a toaster oven or conventional oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 3

Butter one side of each bread slice using the softened butter.

Step 4

Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, onto a clean surface or cutting board.

Step 5

Evenly spread the chicken and mandarin mixture onto the unbuttered side of the bread slices.

Step 6

Top each with a layer of baby spinach leaves and two slices of provolone or mozzarella cheese.

Step 7

Place the remaining two bread slices on top, buttered side facing outward, to form sandwiches.

Step 8

Transfer the sandwiches to a baking tray and place it in the toaster oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.

Step 9

Remove the sandwiches from the oven and allow to cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.

Step 10

Slice the sandwiches in half (if desired) and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	868.4 grams (868.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2177

Total Fat 91.80g	118%
Saturated Fat 39.10g	196%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 375mg	125%
Sodium 3181mg	138%
Total Carbohydrate 199.70g	73%
Dietary Fiber 9.40g	34%
Total Sugars 28.50g
Protein 133.80g	268%

Vitamin D 42IU	210%
Calcium 946mg	73%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 1207mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.2%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 37.0%