Description
This Chicken Salad Croissants recipe combines tender shredded chicken with crisp celery, sweet red grapes, and fresh green onions, all coated in a creamy dill-infused dressing. Chilled to meld the flavors and served in buttery, flaky croissants, this dish makes a refreshing and satisfying meal or snack perfect for lunch or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Salad
- 1 ½ pounds (680 g) shredded chicken, cooked and shredded (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) chopped celery, fresh and crisp
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) red grapes, halved
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise, good quality recommended
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream or ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons (8 g) fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) black pepper
- Juice of 1 small lemon (approx. 1 tablespoon or 15 ml), freshly squeezed
Assembly
- 8 croissants, flaky and buttery with golden-brown exterior
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, chopped celery, halved red grapes, and thinly sliced green onions until evenly combined. Set aside while preparing the dressing.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream or ranch dressing, chopped fresh dill, salt, black pepper, and freshly squeezed lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Mix Dressing with Salad: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare Croissants: Carefully slice each croissant in half horizontally using a serrated knife. If croissants are too soft, freeze them for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing to avoid tearing.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread about ½ cup (120 ml) of the chilled chicken salad onto the bottom half of each croissant, then replace the top half.
- Serve or Store: Serve the chicken salad croissants immediately or cover and refrigerate if making ahead.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken simplifies preparation and adds flavor.
- Freezing croissants briefly helps achieve clean slices without tearing.
- For a lighter option, substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- These croissants are best eaten the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, especially if using salted mayonnaise or dressing.
