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Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches: The Ultimate Light, Buttery & Flavorful Meal


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or grilled)
• ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise (or ¼ cup each for balance)
• ¼ cup finely diced celery
• ⅓ cup halved red grapes (or diced apple for crunch)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 4 large croissants, halved horizontally
• Optional: butter lettuce, microgreens, or sliced almonds


Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken, yogurt/mayo, celery, grapes, herbs, lemon juice, and Dijon. Mix gently until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper. Chill 15+ mins (flavors meld beautifully).
  2. Lightly toast croissant halves if desired (adds crunch and prevents sogginess!).
  3. Spoon generous mounds of chicken salad onto bottom halves. Top with lettuce or greens if using.
  4. Cap with top halves. Serve immediately—or wrap tightly for picnics/lunchboxes (best within 4 hours).

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time: 15 mins (+ chill), Total Time: 30 mins, Servings: 4
Calories: 420, Net Carbs: 28g, Fats: 22g, Protein: 26g
Lower-carb option: Serve chicken salad in lettuce cups or over mixed greens — net carbs drop to ~6g/serving.