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Creamy Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches with Grapes and Pecans

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A quick and easy chicken salad sandwich featuring a creamy, tangy dressing with juicy grapes and crunchy toasted pecans, served on buttery flaky croissants. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or casual brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved (firm, seedless)
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped and toasted
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 4 large croissants, split

Instructions

  1. Chop the celery finely and halve the grapes.
  2. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool.
  3. Shred or dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups).
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Add the shredded chicken, celery, grapes, and cooled pecans to the dressing. Gently fold together using a spatula or large spoon, keeping grapes intact.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  7. Slice croissants in half horizontally. Optionally, warm them in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 3-5 minutes to enhance flakiness.
  8. Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad onto the bottom half of each croissant. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if using.
  9. Top with the other croissant half and serve immediately.

Notes

Use gentle folding to avoid squishing grapes. Toast pecans carefully to enhance flavor without burning. Warm croissants briefly to improve texture but avoid overheating. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt and use egg-free mayo. Swap pecans with walnuts, almonds, or seeds for nut allergies. Substitute grapes with crisp apples or dried cranberries if desired. Store chicken salad separately from croissants to prevent sogginess.

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Keywords: chicken salad, croissant sandwich, creamy chicken salad, grapes, pecans, quick lunch, easy sandwich, rotisserie chicken, healthy sandwich

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