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Lemony Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches Recipe

Lemony Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches Recipe


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By Aaron Hutcherson

These chicken salad sandwiches, made with croissants for a touch of buttery luxury, are wonderfully bright thanks to lemon zest and juice. Celery adds crunch, and a generous amount of parsley contributes freshness. Use store-bought rotisserie chicken or leftovers to make this a no-cook recipe. Alternatively, poach chicken breasts or cook them however you like.

Storage: Refrigerate the chicken salad for up to 3 days.

From staff writer Aaron Hutcherson.

Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 4 (makes 4 sandwiches)

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, celery, scallions, lemon zest and juice, mayonnaise, parsley, and mustard until combined. Taste, and season with salt, pepper and more lemon zest and juice, as desired. You should have about 2 1/2 cups.

  2. Step 2

    To serve, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each croissant, spoon on some chicken salad, add tomato slices, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, and top with the other half of the croissant. Serve right away.

Substitutions

Chicken breasts >> chicken thighs.
Whole-grain mustard >> yellow or Dijon mustard.
Croissants >> sandwich bread or rolls.
Green leaf or romaine lettuce >> any other salad green.

Nutritional Facts

Per serving (1 sandwich)

  • Calories

    640

  • Fat

    45 g

  • Saturated Fat

    12 g

  • Carbohydrates

    42 g

  • Sodium

    948 mg

  • Cholesterol

    79 mg

  • Protein

    17 g

  • Fiber

    4 g

  • Sugar

    9 g

This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

From staff writer Aaron Hutcherson.

Tested by Aaron Hutcherson.

Published July 16, 2024

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