Description
A quick and easy homemade lunch featuring a creamy, tangy chicken salad served on buttery flaky croissants. Perfect for lunch or casual brunch with a comforting yet indulgent flavor.
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
Chilling the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes enhances flavor and thickens the mixture. Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add flavor. For a smoother texture, finely shred chicken. Avoid overmixing to keep texture light. Add a splash of milk or extra lemon juice if mixture is too thick. Pack chicken salad and croissants separately for later assembly to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (if cooking chicken)
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
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