Description
A quick and easy creamy curry chicken salad sandwich with golden raisins served on buttery croissants, offering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken or poached chicken breast
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 4 large butter croissants, split
Instructions
- Shred about 2 cups (300g) of cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken into fine pieces using two forks.
- Finely chop 1/2 cup (about 75g) celery and slice 2 tablespoons (12g) green onions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup (180ml) mayonnaise, 1 1/2 teaspoons (3g) curry powder, 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir until smooth and evenly seasoned.
- Add shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, and 1/4 cup (40g) golden raisins to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together until fully coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Optional: Warm 4 large butter croissants in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes until slightly toasted.
- Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting all the way through to create a pocket.
- Spoon generous amounts of the creamy curry chicken salad inside each croissant, spreading evenly but gently.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
If salad is too thick, add a teaspoon of water or extra lemon juice to loosen. If too wet, add more shredded chicken or a pinch of curry powder. Warming croissants enhances flakiness but is optional. Salad keeps well refrigerated up to 2 days; keep croissants separate until serving to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (optional warming of croissants)
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 25
Keywords: chicken salad, curry chicken salad, croissant sandwich, golden raisins, quick lunch, easy sandwich, creamy chicken salad