Description
Delightful chicken salad croissant sandwiches, perfect for lunch, brunch, or dinner, featuring creamy salad and crispy croissants.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Duke’s or Hellmann’s preferred)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt for dairy-free option)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (flat-leaf preferred)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large butter croissants, split horizontally
Instructions
- If not using pre-cooked chicken, poach boneless, skinless chicken breasts in simmering water for about 15 minutes until cooked through. Cool and shred finely using two forks or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely dice the celery and red onion. Chop fresh parsley.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth.
- Add shredded chicken, celery, onion, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together with a spatula or spoon, ensuring chicken stays tender and mix-ins are evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. (Optional but recommended for best flavor.)
- Slice croissants horizontally, but not all the way through, so they stay connected.
- Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad onto the bottom half of each croissant, then close gently.
- Serve immediately or wrap tightly for packed lunches.
Notes
Best served fresh. Store leftover chicken salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Assemble sandwiches right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, croissant, lunch, brunch, easy recipe