Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich Recipe
This Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich Recipe is creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor. Juicy shredded chicken, crisp celery, sweet grapes, and pecans are tucked inside buttery croissants, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups
- Knife for chopping grapes and celery
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken shredded
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Celery finely diced
- 1/4 cup Red grapes halved
- 1/4 cup Pecans chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice fresh
- 4 Croissants fresh or store-bought
- 4 leaves Lettuce optional
Instructions
Mix Chicken Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, halved grapes, chopped pecans, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well coated and creamy.
Season and Taste
- Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. The salad should be flavorful but balanced, with a creamy texture and a hint of sweetness from the grapes.
Prepare Croissants
- Slice croissants horizontally without cutting all the way through, creating a pocket. Optionally, place a leaf of lettuce inside each croissant for a crisp base that adds freshness and texture.
Assemble Sandwiches
- Spoon the creamy chicken salad generously into each croissant, ensuring even distribution of grapes, celery, and pecans so every bite is balanced and full of flavor.
Serve and Store
- Serve sandwiches immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Pair with a light salad, chips, or fresh fruit for a delightful meal.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality chicken for best flavor
- For extra crunch, lightly toast croissants
- Store chicken salad separately from croissants if preparing in advance
- Great for picnic or lunchbox meals