Crispy Chicken Croissant Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Crunch Mix
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4 smaller pieces from 2 chicken breasts (skinless and boneless, 1½ lbs), sliced thinly
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1 teaspoon garlic powder seasoning
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½ cup regular flour for coating
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3 beaten eggs
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Larger flakes from 1 cup of panko crumbs
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¼ cup of Parmesan, freshly shredded
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Salt and black pepper for flavoring as needed
→ Zesty Lemon Sauce
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2 tablespoons of lemon juice (squeezed fresh)
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1 teaspoon honey
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1 clove of garlic minced small
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½ cup of thick Greek yogurt (plain)
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A teaspoon of Dijon mustard
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Pepper and a pinch of salt for seasoning to your liking
→ Sandwich Build
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4 crispy croissants from the bakery
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4 cups chopped crisp lettuce (like Romaine)
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¾ cup of Parm cheese (grated)
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2 creamy avocados, thinly sliced
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Hot honey drizzle (optional, for extra flavor)
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2 tablespoons of warm, melted butter
# Instructions:
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Slice the chicken breasts into halves and pat them dry. Make three breading bowls: seasoned flour and garlic in one, eggs stirred till smooth in the next, and Parmesan-panko mix in the last.
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Dip each chicken piece in the flour until it's coated, then the egg wash, and finish by pressing it into the panko-Parmesan bowl. Make sure everything sticks.
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Heat oil in a heavy skillet to medium-high. Fry the breaded chicken for 2-3 minutes per side till golden brown and fully cooked. Let them drain on a paper towel layer.
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Blend yogurt, dijon mustard, lemon, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until it's creamy and uniform.
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Slice croissants through the middle and brush melted butter across the tops. Sprinkle on Parmesan and broil until crispy and golden, about 1-2 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
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Mix the lettuce and any leftover Parmesan with the lemon dressing in a big bowl. Coat it evenly.
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On the bottom croissant half, place chicken, avocado pieces, and lettuce. Drizzle with hot honey for some sweetness if you like, then top with the cheesy half of the croissant.
# Notes:
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If the chicken feels too large for the croissant, trim it up. A little overhang won't hurt!
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Keep an eye on croissants when broiling—they burn in no time flat!