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Avocado Chicken Croissants

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by: Joanna Cismaru
08.14.14
Updated: 06.10.20

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 Avocado Chicken Croissants – a refreshing avocado chicken salad with lime, red onions and cilantro over delicious buttery and flaky croissants.

Avocado Chicken Croissant cut in half with the center exposed

I’m continuing my theme of using avocados this week only because I bought a few and had to use them. This is the first time I made avocado chicken salad and it was delicious. It’s so refreshing, it’s almost like something you’d expect to eat on a beach somewhere exotic. Perhaps I exaggerate but a girl can dream.

I usually buy a roasted chicken and make all sort of recipes with the meat. It’s so easy and from one chicken sometimes I can get 2 or 3 recipes, well unless the dog is in the kitchen. Most of the time she is, she can smell that chicken a mile away. But I digress.

Next time I make this avocado chicken salad I would totally add in some hot sauce, sriracha or Frank’s for a little kick. But you must use the lime juice because it just elevates the flavors to a whole new dimension. Without the lime it would just be a boring sandwich. As you probably know I’m also not a big fan of cilantro, but as I’ve said many times, in some recipes it just works. No ifs or buts about it. This is one of those wonderful recipes that you just must include the cilantro, so if you’re not a fan like me, just trust me and add it in. You’ll love it.

As far as the vessel for my avocado chicken salad, I decided to go with yummy croissants. I had bought a big box of croissants at Sobey’s so they were perfect here, but any kind of bread would work just as well. But I love my croissants. All that buttery flaky goodness.

 Avocado Chicken Croissants - a refreshing avocado chicken salad with lime, red onions and cilantro over delicious buttery and flaky croissants.
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avocado chicken croissant cut in half exposing the center

Avocado Chicken Croissants

5 from 1 vote
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 5 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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 Avocado Chicken Croissants - a refreshing avocado chicken salad with lime, red onions and cilantro over delicious buttery and flaky croissants.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts I used the breast from a roasted chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 1 avocado mashed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 croissants cut in half, or 8 slices of bread
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl mix chicken, avocado, cilantro, red onion, lime juice together. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut each croissant in half and divide the mixture equally over the 4 croissants.

Recipe Notes

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1croissant sandwichCalories: 383kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 32g (11%)Protein: 18g (36%)Fat: 21g (32%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Cholesterol: 74mg (25%)Sodium: 336mg (15%)Potassium: 540mg (15%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 582IU (12%)Vitamin C: 8mg (10%)Calcium: 33mg (3%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Course:Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:avocado chicken croisants, avocado chicken salad
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Nutrition Facts
Avocado Chicken Croissants
Amount Per Serving (1 croissant sandwich)
Calories 383 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 336mg15%
Potassium 540mg15%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 582IU12%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Carrie Pacini says

    August 17, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    This looks perfect for a weekday lunch!

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  2. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    August 17, 2014 at 3:11 am

    ooh definitely craving a bite of these croissants right now, they look and sound so delicious!

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  3. Jovita @ Yummy Addiction says

    August 14, 2014 at 6:37 am

    Mmmm… these croissants look sooo delicious! I wish I could have one or 2 right now! Pinned. 🙂

    Reply

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