Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich Recipe
A delicious and creamy chicken salad croissant sandwich featuring tender chicken breasts mixed with a tangy blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and honey. Combined with crunchy celery, sweet dried cranberries, and pecans, this sandwich is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, served on fresh croissants or your choice of sliced bread for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (450 grams)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (115 grams)
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (30 grams)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 grams)
- 1 tablespoon honey (21 grams)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (1.5 grams)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped celery (35 grams)
- ¼ cup chopped dried cranberries (40 grams)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (30 grams)
Sandwich Assembly
- Sliced bread or croissants
- Lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooled, shred the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces using two forks or your hands.
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Mix the salad: Add the shredded chicken to the dressing. Then fold in the chopped celery, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans, ensuring everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Assemble the sandwich: Slice the croissants or bread and layer with fresh lettuce leaves. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken salad onto the bread or croissant, then top with the other half.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator before assembling the sandwiches for a colder, refreshing option.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can toast the croissants or bread before assembling the sandwich.
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken as a convenient shortcut to save time.
- Store any leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute the croissants or bread with gluten-free bread options.
