Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich Recipe
This Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich features flaky, buttery croissants filled with a creamy, flavorful chicken salad made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing. It’s a delicious choice for lunch, brunch, picnics, or light dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 4 large croissants, sliced in half
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices (optional)
Instructions
- Place the cooked chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Stir in the diced celery, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley until evenly combined.
- Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Slice the croissants in half horizontally.
- Layer lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each croissant.
- Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad onto the lettuce.
- Add tomato slices if desired.
- Top with the remaining croissant halves and serve immediately.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient and flavorful option.
- Add grapes, dried cranberries, diced apples, or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Fresh dill, chives, or tarragon make excellent herb additions.
- Store the chicken salad separately from the croissants to keep the pastry fresh.
- Refrigerate the chicken salad in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- This sandwich is best served cold and is not recommended for freezing after assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
