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Fresh Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Stuffed Mini Croissants

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A light and creamy chicken salad made with Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and lemon zest, stuffed into buttery mini croissants for perfect party bites.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (about 300g) cooked chicken breast, shredded or finely chopped (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt (Fage or Chobani recommended)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) celery, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 mini croissants (buttery, flaky from bakery or frozen sections)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: If not pre-cooked, poach or roast 1 large chicken breast (6-8 oz). Let cool, then shred or chop finely (about 10 minutes).
  2. Chop veggies and herbs: Finely dice celery and red onion, chop dill (about 5 minutes).
  3. Mix the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Combine chicken salad: Add shredded chicken, celery, onion, and dill to the dressing. Stir gently until evenly coated. Chill in fridge for at least 15 minutes.
  5. Prepare croissants: Slice each mini croissant horizontally to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  6. Stuff croissants: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of chilled chicken salad into each croissant. Press lightly to keep filling inside.
  7. Serve: Arrange on a platter, garnish with dill or paprika if desired. Serve immediately or keep covered in fridge up to 2 hours.

Notes

Chill the chicken salad for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld. Use a serrated knife to slice croissants gently to avoid crumbling. Assemble croissants just before serving to keep them flaky. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt. For gluten-free, use gluten-free mini croissants or lettuce wraps.

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Keywords: chicken salad, Greek yogurt, mini croissants, party bites, easy appetizer, healthy chicken salad, fresh herbs

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