Description
Mother’s Day Chicken Salad Croissants are a delightful and vibrant treat that combines flaky croissants with a creamy chicken salad bursting with flavor. Perfect for brunch, picnics, or any gathering, this recipe is both simple to prepare and visually stunning. Your family will be raving about this dish long after the last bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup diced fresh celery
- 1 cup halved seedless red grapes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill or parsley
- 6 buttery croissants
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then bake in a dish for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Once cooled slightly, shred the chicken using two forks.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with mayonnaise, celery, grapes, herbs, and lemon juice until combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Slice each croissant in half horizontally and fill generously with the chicken salad mixture.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg