Description

Flaky, rich, and kid-friendly mini chicken salad croissant sandwiches that are perfect for back-to-school lunches, brunches, or appetizers. They can be made ahead of time and assembled quickly.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about 450g)
½ cup mayonnaise (120g)
¼ cup Greek yogurt (60g)
2 stalks celery, finely diced (about 100g)
2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced (about 30g)
½ cup dried cranberries or raisins (60g)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (15ml)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
12–15 mini croissants
Butter (optional, for toasting)

Instructions

Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Finely dice the celery and red onion. If using fresh grapes, halve them and remove seeds.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, red onion, and dried fruit to the bowl. Gently fold until the chicken is coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Slice the mini croissants in half horizontally.
Optional: Brush cut sides with melted butter and toast in an oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes until golden and crisp.
Let croissants cool slightly, then spoon a generous tablespoon of chicken salad onto the bottom half of each croissant.
Top with the other half of the croissant and press down gently. Serve immediately or wrap for later.

Notes

The chicken salad can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container. Toasting the croissants helps prevent them from getting soggy. For picky eaters, make a base batch of chicken salad without fruit and let individuals add their own mix-ins like grapes, apples, or nuts.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini sandwich
Calories: 280
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 320
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 1
Protein: 18

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