Description
Chicken Salad Croissants are a deliciously easy meal or snack perfect for any occasion. Flaky, buttery croissants are filled with a creamy and flavorful chicken salad, making them ideal for lunch, a picnic, or a party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup grapes, halved (optional)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
4 to 6 croissants, split in half
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (if using), Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Stir well until everything is evenly mixed.
- Add the chopped celery, red onion, grapes (if using), and walnuts (if using) to the mixture. Stir again to combine.
- Season the chicken salad with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust any ingredients as desired to suit your preference.
- Carefully slice the croissants in half horizontally.
- Spoon the chicken salad onto the bottom half of each croissant. Top with the other half of the croissant and press gently to close.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can make the chicken salad up to 24 hours in advance. Store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container until you’re ready to serve.
- To avoid soggy croissants, serve the chicken salad immediately after assembling, or keep the salad and croissants separate until ready to serve.
- For a lighter version, use a combination of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise.
- If you’re looking for a gluten-free option, use gluten-free croissants or a lettuce wrap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snack, Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant sandwich
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
