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Apricot Chicken and Cheddar Croissant Sandwich

Sweet and savory, deliciously easy, and melty cheese! This apricot chicken and cheddar croissant is just perfect for a simple fall meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main
Servings: 4
Calories: 675kcal
Author: Honest and Tasty

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 ½ pounds Chicken Tenders
  • 2 teaspoons Sea Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Chili Flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar
  • ¾ cup Apricot Preserves
  • 1 big handful Dried Apricots approximately 10
  • Cheddar Cheese a few thick slices per croissant (I like Cabot brand but any will work great)
  • 4 Croissants

Instructions

  • Add 4 tablespoons ghee to a large pan over med-high heat.
  • Add all the chicken in one even layer. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper to the chicken. After the chicken browns at the bottom (about 3 minutes), flip it, and brown the other side just like you did the first side, for another 3 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove chicken to a clean plate.
  • Add 2 tablespoons ghee to the pan on medium heat, and add in the onion.
  • Give it a mix and let it start to fry. It should start to get a little golden along the edges, but not burnt. Occasionally, give the onions a mix and cook until fried and golden (about 10-15 minutes).
  • If they're starting to burn on the bottom, lower your heat a bit. However, if it’s not hot enough, they won’t appear crisp and golden, so you'll need to turn the heat up a tad.
  • Once golden brown, add 1 teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, turmeric powder, and red chili flakes, and give it a good mix for about 10 seconds or so.
  • Then turn the heat to medium-low and add in the dried apricots and apricot preserves. Mix.
  • Mix in the vinegar.
  • Mix in ¾ cup water.
  • Add the chicken back in, spoon the sauce over it, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to fully cook the chicken and reduce the sauce.
  • Meanwhile, slice the croissants in half, horizontally, but leave it connected at the back so that it opens, but isn’t two separate pieces.
  • Add as much cheese as you like to the top half and place it open, face up on a baking tray.
  • Broil in the oven to melt the cheese and make the croissant warm and flaky. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Keep an eye on it so that it doesn’t burn.
  • After everything is ready, place 2-3 chicken tenders on each croissant, spoon over the apricot and fried onion reduction, close, and enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 675kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 1731mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 934IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg