Croissant Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Level up your chicken salad sandwich game with crisp green apple, crunchy pecans, juicy grapes, and flaky croissants.
Servings: 4
Calories: 739kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup pecans 1 ¾ ounces
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded (about ¾ pound)
- 1 cup red grapes halved (about 5 ½ ounces)
- ¾ Granny Smith apple chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion finely chopped
- 4 croissants
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spread ½ cup pecans on a small baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly toasted. Let them cool, then chop.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, stone-ground mustard, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken, grapes, apples, red onions, and toasted pecans. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting all the way through, creating a pocket for the chicken salad. Spoon in a generous portion of the chicken salad.
- Arrange on a platter or serve individually with a light side salad or fresh fruit.
Notes
Storage Tips:
For best results, store the chicken salad and the croissants separately. The homemade chicken salad can be made ahead and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Croissants will last in a paper bag or plastic container for a few days, though they are really best the day you buy them. If they aren’t perfectly fresh and crispy, I recommend toasting them before stuffing with chicken salad. Expert Tips:
These chicken salad croissants are great for when you have leftover roast chicken or turkey, so keep this in mind for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey. If I don’t have leftovers around, I buy a rotisserie chicken and shred its meat. I usually have more than I need, but will freeze the rest for another batch. You can freeze extra croissants too! Assemble the sandwiches just before serving to keep the croissants from getting soggy. You can also line the croissants with a few pieces of butter lettuce. If you prefer a lighter chicken salad, you can use all Greek yogurt rather than the combination of mayo and yogurt. Or try using Miracle Whip.
For best results, store the chicken salad and the croissants separately. The homemade chicken salad can be made ahead and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Croissants will last in a paper bag or plastic container for a few days, though they are really best the day you buy them. If they aren’t perfectly fresh and crispy, I recommend toasting them before stuffing with chicken salad. Expert Tips:
These chicken salad croissants are great for when you have leftover roast chicken or turkey, so keep this in mind for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey. If I don’t have leftovers around, I buy a rotisserie chicken and shred its meat. I usually have more than I need, but will freeze the rest for another batch. You can freeze extra croissants too! Assemble the sandwiches just before serving to keep the croissants from getting soggy. You can also line the croissants with a few pieces of butter lettuce. If you prefer a lighter chicken salad, you can use all Greek yogurt rather than the combination of mayo and yogurt. Or try using Miracle Whip.
Nutrition
Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 856mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g
