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Creamy Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches

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A quick and easy creamy chicken salad with cranberries and pecans served on buttery croissants, perfect for a satisfying lunch or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (450g) cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
  • ½ cup (120ml) mayonnaise
  • ½ cup (120g) small-curd cottage cheese
  • ½ cup (75g) dried cranberries
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large butter croissants, fresh or day-old, warmed slightly before assembling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or chopping cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups / 450g). Set aside.
  2. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, cottage cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey until smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir in finely diced celery and thinly sliced green onion into the dressing.
  5. Gently fold shredded chicken, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries into the dressing mixture, mixing carefully to maintain texture.
  6. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust lemon juice or honey if desired.
  7. Lightly warm the butter croissants in a toaster oven or conventional oven at 325°F (163°C) for about 5 minutes.
  8. Slice croissants in half horizontally. Generously spoon the creamy cranberry pecan chicken salad onto the bottom half and top with the croissant lid.
  9. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

Toast pecans to enhance flavor and crunch. Use lemon juice to brighten the dressing. Fold gently to keep cranberries whole and pecans crunchy. Warm croissants to revive buttery layers and add crisp edges. For dairy-free, substitute mayo and cottage cheese with dairy-free alternatives. For gluten-free, serve salad over gluten-free bread or muffins.

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