Chicken Salad Croissant
Flaky and buttery on the outside and creamy and delicious filling make this chicken salad croissant sandwich ridiculously delish.
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Ingredients
Simple chicken salad:
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayo
- ½ teaspoon mustard, optional
- ½ celery rib, finely chopped
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 4 oz ½ cup cooked chicken, finely chopped or shredded
For the sandwich:
- 1 croissant, sliced horizontally in half
- ½ cup chicken salad
- Lettuce leaves
Instructions
Make the chicken salad:
- In a medium bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt with the mustard, salt and pepper. Then, add the finely chopped chicken and celery. Mix to combine.
Make it a sandwich:
- Slice the croissant in half horizontally and open both sides.
- Place lettuce on top of the bottom half. Spoon the chicken salad on top of the lettuce and place the top of the croissant in half, closing the sandwich.
- Slice in half and enjoy.
Pack it for lunch:
- Place the croissant sandwich in a lunch container where it fits snugly. Pack any sides, like fruits and veggies, in a separate compartment or container. Refrigerate until ready to pack inside a lunch bag, with or without an ice pack.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 sandwich | Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg
