Name: Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts (split, bone-in, skin-on (about 2 ½ pounds or 5 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken)); Olive oil; Salt; Coarsely-ground black pepper; 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons white vinegar or red wine vinegar; 2 ½ tablespoons sugar; 1 ½ cups red seedless grapes (sliced in half); 1 cup chopped celery; ⅝ cup sliced scallions (divided ½ cup + 2 tablespoons); ½ cup sliced almonds; ⅓ cup dried cranberries; 4-6 croissants (sliced in half); Optional: green leaf lettuce and tomato slices for serving

This chicken salad croissant sandwich recipe is perfect for a summer picnic, a light lunch, or a simple weeknight dinner. And who can resist a flaky, buttery croissant? You’ll be asked for the recipe, so be ready! And yes, sandwiches DO count as dinner. They are one of my favorite easy dinner recipes.

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sideways shot of filled croissant sandwich on counter with grapes in background.

This is my go-to for easy entertaining. It’s a total crowd-pleaser. I’ve brought it to potlucks, picnics, and even baby showers, and it always disappears first. It’s one of my favorite sandwich recipes to feed a crowd.

Ingredients and Tools You’ll Need

Having a meat thermometer will help you not overcook the chicken. Make sure your mayonnaise and croissants are good quality to make these taste the best they can be.

overhead shot of ingredients on counter.

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Equipment

Meat thermometer

Ingredients

3 chicken breasts split, bone-in, skin-on (about 2 ½ pounds or 5 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken)
Olive oil
Salt
Coarsely-ground black pepper
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white vinegar or red wine vinegar (You could even try apple cider vinegar for a slightly sweeter taste.)
2 ½ tablespoons sugar
1 ½ cups red seedless grapes, sliced in half (You can substitute chopped apples, dried cranberries, or even mandarin oranges.)
1 cup chopped celery
⅝ cup sliced scallions divided ½ cup + 2 tablespoons
½ cup sliced almonds
⅓ cup dried cranberries
4-6 croissants sliced in half (This works on any bread. Try it on your favorite rolls, sliced bread, or sourdough pita.)
Optional: green leaf lettuce and tomato slices for serving

If you’d like to double or triple this recipe, you can make adjustments in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to Make Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches

Step One: Preheat The Oven

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step Two: Cook Chicken

Rub olive oil on the chicken breasts and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place chicken on a sheet pan and roast for 45-55 minutes (depending on the size of the chicken breasts) until the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit when checked with a meat thermometer. Remove from oven and let cool.

cooked chicken breasts on wooden board with knife.

Step Three: Make The Dressing

While the chicken cools, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt or sugar if desired. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.

overhead shot of dressing in bowl on counter.

Step Four: Chop Chicken

Remove the skin and bones from the chicken and shred or chop the chicken into bite-size pieces.

overhead shot of chopped chicken pieces in bowl on counter.

Step Five: Combine

In a large bowl, combine chicken, grapes, celery, ½ cups scallions, almonds, and cranberries. Fold in refrigerated dressing and garnish with additional scallions.

2 image collage of overhead shots of ingredients and dressing combined in bowl.

Step Six: Serve

Serve chicken salad immediately in croissants with lettuce or lettuce and tomato if desired.

croissant filled with chicken salad, red grapes, and lettuce.

Storage Instructions

This chicken salad is best enjoyed fresh, but you can definitely store it in the fridge for later! Just pop it in an airtight container; it should stay there for 3-4 days.

I wouldn’t recommend freezing this chicken salad. The mayonnaise in the dressing tends to separate when frozen and thawed, which can make the texture a little weird.

It’s best to make it fresh and enjoy it within a few days.

What to Serve with Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches

This is a great make-ahead recipe. The chicken salad can be stored in the fridge for up to three days. I recommend adding the almonds right before serving so they stay nice and crunchy.

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close up side shot of filled croissant sandwich on plate.

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