This Keto Chicken Salad with Croissants provides a creamy taste. It has a low-carb variation on a salad. Chicken salad is made with different types of ingredients, like crunchy broccoli, moist chicken, and a flavorful, nutritious sauce. These are all crispy, healthy, and soft croissants. This dish maintains lower carbs while keeping the common taste and texture of the sandwich. Every bite gives a little sweet, creamy, and salty taste. Gives a tangy flavor and has naturally low carb content. It’s simple to make, put together, and can be prepared in advance. It takes only 10 minutes to prepare. We can easily freeze this dish for 50-60 days.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Course: Lunch/ Main
- Diet: Low Carb, keto
- Cuisine: American
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cooking mode: No-cook/Assembly
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Servings: 1 sandwich
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total servings: 4 sandwiches
- Total time: 10–15 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Measuring cups
- Bowls
- Spatula
- Cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- Cooked chicken, three cups
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Half a cup of celery, finely chopped
- 4 large keto-friendly croissants
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Black pepper, ground
- Lettuce leaves or sliced avocados
INGREDIENT DIRECTIONS:
MAYONNAISE:
- Use high-fat mayonnaise to add richness, but make it keto-friendly as well. Ignore the low-calorie variety.
ONION & CELERY:
- Provide flavor and crispness. As a lower-carb replacement, green onions can be used.
KETO CROISSANTS:
- Made using coconut flour, almond flour, or other keto-friendly combinations. Chaffles or lettuce wraps can be used in place of croissants for a more reduced-carb option.
LEMON JUICE & DIJON MSTARD :
- They naturally have low-carb content. Also provides a tangy flavor.
CHICKEN:
- Refrigerated and shredded grilled, rotisserie, or poached chicken will work perfectly. It gives a tender texture and a high, rich protein. Previously cooked variety saves your time too.
OPTIONAL ADD-INS:
- Bacon crumbles, pickles, or avocado will boost the flavor without including carbs.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a big bowl, mix celery, red onion, and grated chicken.
- Include lemon juice, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Mix till it properly binds.
- Sprinkle and mix black ground pepper and salt as you like.
- Make horizontal slices of keto croissants.
- Spread a filling portion of chicken salad over the bottom half of every croissant.
- Include optional toppings like lettuce or avocado if you want.
- Lay the other side of the croissant over the filling, pressing it with gentle hands.
- Do quick serving, or cool it for later serving.
TIPS:
- Heat croissants lightly for an indulgent texture.
- Using cold chicken will provide a refreshing boost to your salad.
- Add a pinch of fresh herbs or paprika, like dill, for more taste.
- Leave the chicken salad to cool for 15–20 minutes before assembling for good taste.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
KETO SIDES:
- Zucchini chips, celery sticks with cream cheese, Jicama fries, and Parmesan crisps will serve as the perfect keto sides with this croissant sandwich
EXTRA TOPPINGS FOR THE CROISSANT ITSELF:
- Use bacon strips, fresh herbs like chives or dill, sliced cherry tomatoes, and cheddar or Swiss cheese slices for variety in garnishing the sandwich.
HEARTY AND FILLING ADD-ONS:
- Grilled asparagus, cauliflower “potato” salad, creamy spinach bake, or keto broccoli salad with bacon can be served as a filling addition to have a flavor twist.
LUNCH BOX IDEAS:
- Pickled cucumbers, mixed olives, a handful of macadamia nuts, a small cheese plate with almonds, cheddar, and mozzarella will pair this sandwich perfectly for a hearty lunch box.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
REFRIGERATION:
- Put the chicken salad in a closed vessel without filling it inside the croissants for three to four days. Finish croissants just before serving to avoid sogginess.
FREEZING:
- We can freeze chicken salad, but the croissants will not maintain their texture. Place the chicken salad in individual servings for 50-60 days. Refrigerate it before use.
FAQs:
Is it possible to make it before the time?
- Sure! Put the salad and croissants separately and assemble right before serving to have a fresh and crispy dish.
May I include more vegetables?
- Sure, you can add radish, cucumber, and diced bell peppers, which provide crispness.
Can we utilize it for meal prep?
- Yes, you can make chicken salad before the time and assemble as many croissants as you want.
Will I use prepared rotisserie chicken?
- Yes, it gives a flavor and comfort that changes your mouth’s taste.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS / SERVING:
No. of calories: 450 kcal
Proteins: 28 g
Fiber: Three grams
Fats: 35 g
Net carbs: Three grams
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Servings: 1 sandwich
Total carbs: 6 g