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Creamy Curry Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches

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A quick and easy creamy curry chicken salad tucked inside flaky croissants, perfect for lunch or brunch with a subtle curry flavor balanced by fresh fruit and crunchy nuts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup diced red grapes or green apple
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds or pecans, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 mini croissants, sliced in half

Instructions

  1. If you don’t have cooked chicken, poach or roast about 1 pound (450 g) of chicken breasts until fully cooked, then let cool and shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Finely chop 1/2 cup celery and dice 1/2 cup of red grapes or green apple.
  3. Toast 1/4 cup almonds or pecans in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, then roughly chop.
  4. In a medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Add shredded chicken, chopped celery, fruit, and nuts to the bowl. Gently fold everything together until well coated, keeping the mixture creamy but chunky.
  6. Slice 6 mini croissants in half horizontally. Serve as-is or warm in a toaster oven for 2-3 minutes to enhance flakiness.
  7. Spoon a generous amount of the creamy curry chicken salad onto the bottom halves of the croissants. Top with the other halves and press gently.
  8. Enjoy immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Notes

If the salad is too thick, add a teaspoon of water or extra lemon juice to loosen. For heat, add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce. Use almond flour croissants or gluten-free bread for gluten-free option. Substitute nuts with roasted chickpeas or omit for nut-free. Salad can be made ahead and stored up to 2-3 days; croissants best fresh.

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