Description
A delightful chicken salad croissant sandwich filled with creamy chicken salad, crunchy veggies, and tangy spices, perfect for lunch or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded or cubed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup grapes, halved (optional)
- 1/4 cup walnuts or almonds, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4–6 croissants
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by shredding or cubing it into bite-sized pieces. If using rotisserie chicken, separate it from the skin and bones.
- Combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, red onion, and optional fruits and nuts in a large bowl.
- Taste the mixture and season it with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Slice the croissants in half and toast them until golden brown.
- Fill the toasted croissants generously with the chicken salad mixture.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
Notes
For added flavor, season the chicken during cooking. Feel free to get creative with the filling by adding herbs or spices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing, Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken salad, croissant sandwich, lunch, brunch, easy recipe