Crispy Chicken Croissant Sandwich
A crispy, cheesy chicken sandwich served on a buttery croissant with creamy lemon dressing, fresh avocado, and crunchy lettuce.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ lbs)
- Kosher salt and black pepper for seasoning
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- For the Creamy Lemon Dressing:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- For the Sandwiches:
- 4 croissants
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese divided
- 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 2 avocados sliced
- Hot honey optional, for drizzling
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to make 4 equal-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with panko crumbs.
- Cook the chicken in a large skillet until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Toast the croissants, top with Parmesan cheese, and broil until golden.
- Toss lettuce with the lemon dressing and Parmesan cheese. Assemble the sandwiches with chicken, avocado, and lettuce.
- Drizzle with hot honey (optional) and serve.
Notes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 530 kcal per serving