Classic chicken salad gets an update! Lemon zest and fragrant lavender give the classic sandwich a modern twist and low-fat mayo and Greek yogurt transform it into something super healthy.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken salad sandwich, chicken salad on a croissant
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 56 minutesminutes
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Total Time 1 hourhour6 minutesminutes
Servings 6sandwiches
Calories 488kcal
Author Nicole
Cost $20
Equipment
Mixing bowls
Ingredients
1 3/4lb. chicken breast
2tspolive oil
1/4 cuplow-fat mayo
1/2 cupplain Greek yogurt
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsplemon zest
1 1/2 tsp lavender
1/2 cupfinely chopped celery
1/3cupfinely chopped red onion
1/2 cupcashewschopped
1/4cupchopped chives
6 croissants
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Rub chicken breasts with olive oil. Season with a little bit of salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and juice run clear. Cool to room temperature and then shred. (Can be made one day in advance)
In a medium bowl, whisk mayo, yogurt, salt and lemon zest. Before adding the lavender, crush between your finger and then add to the bowl. Whisk to combine.
Add cooled, shredded chicken, celery, red onion, cashews and chives. Toss until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Evenly divide between six croissants or whole-grain bread. If desired serve with a bit more lavender and some peppery arugula.