Description

These Chicken Croissant Sandwiches are a perfect balance of flaky croissants, creamy chicken filling, and fresh toppings. Made with tender chicken, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy mayo-based dressing, these sandwiches are elegant yet easy to prepare. Whether served at a casual lunch or a fancy brunch, they’re sure to impress! 🥐🍗

Ingredients

Scale

For the chicken filling:

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 celery stalk, finely diced
2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

For assembling the sandwiches:

4 large croissants, halved
4 leaves of butter lettuce (or your preferred lettuce)
1–2 medium tomatoes, sliced
Optional: sliced cheese (Swiss or provolone work beautifully)

Instructions

Prepare the chicken filling:
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, celery, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly coated. Adjust the seasoning to taste, if needed.
Assemble the sandwiches:
- Slice each croissant in half horizontally. On the bottom half of each croissant, layer a leaf of lettuce and 2-3 slices of tomato.
- Spoon the chicken mixture generously on top of the tomatoes. If using cheese, add a slice on top of the chicken mixture.
- Place the top half of the croissant over the filling.
Serve and enjoy:
- Serve the croissant sandwiches immediately, or wrap them individually in parchment paper for easy serving at a picnic or lunchbox meal.

Notes

Make it lighter: Swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or a mix of yogurt and mayo for a lighter version.
Add-ins: Feel free to customize the chicken filling by adding dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, or diced apples for extra texture and flavor.
Croissant options: For an even richer flavor, warm the croissants slightly before assembling. This adds a delightful buttery aroma to the sandwiches

Prep Time: 10 mins
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 580 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg

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