Picnic Chicken Salad Croissants (Printable)

Croissants filled with tender chicken, halved grapes, celery, and creamy dressing for a fresh and tasty meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded

→ Produce

02 - 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
03 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dairy

05 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
06 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Pantry

07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Bread

11 - 4 large croissants, split

# Method:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until fully incorporated and smooth.
02 - Add diced chicken, halved grapes, chopped celery, and parsley to the dressing. Fold gently until all components are evenly coated.
03 - Sample the mixture and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or mustard as needed.
04 - Split each croissant horizontally. Distribute chicken salad generously onto the bottom half of each croissant.
05 - Top each sandwich with the croissant upper half.
06 - Serve immediately, or wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate until ready to transport for picnic service.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The grapes burst with sweetness against the savory chicken, creating this magic moment with every bite that feels almost intentional but tastes like happy accident.
  • Croissants do the heavy lifting here, staying buttery and soft even hours after assembly, so you can actually pack these without them falling apart.
  • You'll spend less time in the kitchen than it takes to drive to most restaurants, which means more time enjoying the actual meal with people you care about.
02 -
  • Don't prep this salad more than a few hours ahead or the croissants will start absorbing moisture and turn soggy; the magic of this sandwich is the contrast between crispy pastry and creamy filling.
  • If you halve the grapes, do it right before mixing rather than earlier, otherwise they'll oxidize and lose their bright color and some of their juiciness.
03 -
  • Toast your croissants very lightly for just thirty seconds if you're worried about them softening—this creates a subtle barrier that keeps them crispy longer without making them hard or dry.
  • Use a very sharp knife to split the croissants and you'll preserve those delicate flaky layers that make them special in the first place.
Return