Description
Crispy chicken caesar croissant sandwich brings Mediterranean-inspired comfort to classic lunch fare. Flaky croissants cradle juicy chicken, tangy Caesar dressing, and fresh romaine for a delightful midday escape you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Vegetables and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
Bread:
- 4 croissants, halved
- Extra Parmesan shavings
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Mix shredded chicken with Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until chicken is evenly coated and flavors are well integrated.
- Slice croissants horizontally, creating a top and bottom half for each sandwich.
- Create a crisp base layer by spreading fresh chopped romaine lettuce across the bottom croissant half.
- Generously spoon the prepared chicken Caesar mixture over the lettuce, ensuring even distribution.
- Enhance the sandwich with sliced cherry tomatoes for added color and fresh burst of flavor.
- Crown the sandwich by gently placing the croissant top over the filled layer.
- Elevate presentation by delicately sprinkling additional Parmesan shavings on top.
- Accompany the sandwich with a zesty lemon wedge to brighten the overall taste profile.
- Consider serving alongside a light summer fruit salad, crisp potato chips, or a delicate vegetable soup to create a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Customize the chicken filling by using rotisserie chicken for a quicker, more flavorful option.
- Opt for whole wheat or gluten-free croissants to accommodate dietary restrictions and add nutritional value.
- Enhance protein content by mixing in Greek yogurt or adding a sprinkle of extra protein-rich ingredients like chopped nuts or seeds.
- Keep the sandwich light and crisp by assembling just before serving to prevent soggy croissants from absorbing too much moisture from the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg