Whole30 Chicken Salad Croissant
Elevate your classic chicken salad with a Whole30-approved twist in this wholesome and flavorful recipe! The Whole30 Chicken Salad Croissant swaps traditional croissants for crisp romaine lettuce leaves, creating a gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly option that's packed with texture and protein. Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared in coconut oil, then mingled with a creamy dressing made from Whole30-compliant mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a splash of lemon juice for a refreshing zing. Sweet red grapes, crunchy celery and almonds, aromatic green onions, and fresh dill round out a medley of flavors that will keep you coming back for more. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy chicken salad recipe is perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or even an elegant appetizer spread. Indulge in the satisfying balance of savory and sweet—without compromising on your Whole30 goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup Whole30 compliant mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 0.5 cup red grapes, halved
- 0.25 cup almonds, slivered
- 2 pieces green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 8 pieces romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
Begin by heating a skillet over medium-high heat and adding the coconut oil.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Place the chicken in the skillet, cooking for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and no longer pink inside.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it cool slightly before dicing into small cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice, mixing until smooth to create the dressing.
Add the diced chicken, celery, grapes, almonds, green onions, and dill to the bowl with the dressing. Mix well to coat all ingredients.
Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
To serve, take the romaine lettuce leaves and scoop a generous spoonful of chicken salad onto each leaf.
Wrap the lettuce around the chicken salad, folding it over like a taco, and enjoy your Whole30 Chicken Salad Lettuce Wrap.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.6 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.2 g | 141% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 374 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 2532 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 116.9 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1790 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
