Did you know it’s not even called Dunkin’ Donuts anymore, they changed their name to Dunkin’. Fast-food restaurants are evolving before our very eyes. They also don’t even sell their Dunkin Donuts Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich anymore. For the sake of this article, we’ll refer to them as Dunkin’ Donuts. They still sell donuts, don’t worry.
This is not donuts, this is one of those healthy recipes. kind of wild that you are searching for a Chicken Salad Recipe from Dunkin Donuts, but the good thing is this is one of those simple and healthy copycat recipes. It’s a super easy chicken salad recipe in a croissant. Fair warning this isn’t a family feast, this recipe provides a serving size of one.
With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll be on your way to making the Dunkin Donuts Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich. Fair warning, make sure you are not an easily tempted person because, you know, it’s a place filled with donuts, and I’m assuming you are trying to eat more healthily. Then again, you are at a donut place, so I guess it’s your call.
Ingredients For The Dunkin Donuts Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich
Time: 5 Minutes
- 1 ½ Cup Chopped/Shredded Chicken
- ¼ Cup Green Onion
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- Croissant
Directions:
Cook: The part that will take the longest will be cooking your chicken. Turn your stove on to medium-high heat. You can either chop the chicken breasts and cook it or grill the chicken and shred it. Either way is fine. The fastest (or the laziest) way is to just buy an already cooked chicken at your local grocery store and chop or shred it then.
Mix: In a mixing bowl, mix together the chicken, onions, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Taste it, then add more of any item if needed.
Toast (Optional): Place your croissant in a toaster and toast until golden brown.
Combine: Once you have all your ingredients ready and mixed, place chicken salad on the croissant, and you are done!
Benefits:
This sandwich is quick and easy to make. As a lazy person, I know this is music to your ears. Not only is it easy to make, but wait for it….It’s also healthy too. No processed foods and no artificial ingredients. The croissant contains most of the calories here at 340 calories.
What is a chicken salad?
Chicken salad is a dish made by mixing chopped roasted chicken meat with a mayonnaise-based dressing, celery, and other toppings. Despite its name, this dish can be served in various ways and is not limited to being a sandwich filling. It is worth noting that tapenade is often used in salads and as a delicious sandwich filling.
Chicken salad can include ingredients such as grapes, apples, raisins, walnuts, cashews, and pecans, along with lettuce and tomato. Some people even add cayenne pepper, sour cream, or garlic powder to their chicken salad, making it a versatile dish. Experiment with your favorite ingredients to give it a new look and bring out those great flavors. So they went ahead and named theirs the Dunkin Donuts Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich.
Why was the Chicken Sandwich Discontinued?
Dunkin’ made the decision to discontinue this sandwich from it’s menu after a bunch of requests from franchise owners. People weren’t feeling the chicken sandwich like you I guess.
Labor challenges and profits were also factors that influenced the decision. If you’re looking for the Chicken Salad Sandwich at Dunkin’, you just get your feelings hurt. They discontinued it a while ago. Hey, but now you can make it right at home.
Other sandwich discontinued items from Dunkin:
- Turkey cheddar bacon sandwich
- Ham and cheddar sandwich
- Chicken salad sandwich
- Tuna salad sandwich
- Big N’ Toasted breakfast sandwich
Pretty simple and you weren’t tempted for donuts or didn’t waste any gas. This sandwich is perfect for quick meals which I know if you’re lazy you will like. Go ahead and bring back the Dunkin Donuts Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich to your kitchen. You can make this as a quick meal if you don’t feel like fully chewing it up in the kitchen. No need to heat it up either. Eat with a side of tortilla chips and you have a meal.
Many lazy people go out to eat even though they have a full fridge. It’s a simple recipe anyway, so you shouldn’t waste all that energy just yet. Then top it off with some dessert. After that, you can get used to doing something productive like scrolling through TikTok.
You can eat a lot and feel no shame, which should be your favorite way, even though it’s not what Dunkin’ Donuts is known for. Many people love the chicken salad there, but I’m assuming you don’t feel like driving there right now to get it. I understand that you’ve probably mustered up enough energy to make it at home.
