Chicken Salad on Croissants
Chicken Salad on Croissants is a delightful dish that combines the flaky goodness of buttery croissants with a creamy, savory chicken salad. Perfect for picnics, brunches, or cozy dinners, this recipe is quick to prepare and can be customized to fit your taste. Each bite offers a mouthwatering mix of textures and flavors, making it an instant crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 butter croissants
Instructions
- 1. Cook the chicken by boiling or poaching until fully cooked (15-20 minutes). Allow it to cool before shredding.
- 2. While cooling, chop the celery and red onion.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, onion, and dill. Mix until evenly coated.
- 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5. Slice croissants in half lengthwise and generously fill each with the chicken salad mixture.
- 6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled croissant (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg