Description
Treat your loved ones to Mother’s Day Chicken Salad Croissants, a delightful fusion of flaky, buttery croissants stuffed with creamy chicken salad. This dish, ideal for brunch or picnics, embodies warmth and joy with every bite. The combination of tender chicken, crunchy celery, and zesty lemon creates a refreshing taste that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 stalks fresh celery, diced
- 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (dill or parsley), chopped
- 4 buttery croissants
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Poach chicken breasts in salted water over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred once cooled.
- Prepare the Salad: In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, diced celery, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and herbs until well combined.
- Season to Taste: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Assemble Croissants: Slice croissants in half and fill generously with the chicken salad mixture.
- Garnish & Serve: Add extra herbs if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (150g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, consider adding grapes or dried cranberries to the salad. Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation without compromising flavor. Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.