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Creamy Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches

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A quick and easy creamy chicken salad paired with buttery, flaky croissants for a fresh and satisfying lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (white meat preferred)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large butter croissants

Instructions

  1. Shred about 2 cups (around 300 grams) of cooked rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  2. Finely dice 1 celery stalk and 2 tablespoons of red onion. Chop 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the shredded chicken, chopped celery, onion, and parsley into the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together until well coated, avoiding over-mixing.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste, starting with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then adjust after tasting.
  6. Slice 4 large butter croissants horizontally, but not all the way through, so they act like little boats holding the salad. Toast lightly if desired.
  7. Spoon a generous amount of the creamy chicken salad onto the bottom half of each croissant. Gently press the top half in place and serve immediately or wrap tightly for later.

Notes

If the chicken salad is too thick, add a splash of milk or more lemon juice to loosen it. If too loose, add more mayo or yogurt. Assemble sandwiches just before serving to keep croissants flaky. Store chicken salad and croissants separately if preparing ahead.

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