Avocado Bacon Chicken Croissant with Cilantro Lime Sauce

This Avocado Bacon Chicken Croissant is a mouthwatering delight that combines tender, marinated chicken with crispy beef bacon and a zesty cilantro lime sauce. Perfect for lunchtime indulgence or a gourmet snack, this sandwich is packed with bold flavors and satisfying textures.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

🍗 2 chicken breasts, sliced
🍋 1/2 lemon, juiced
🍷 Small amount of white wine (optional, for marinating)
🌿 1 teaspoon Badia Sazon Tropical
🍋 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🧅 1 teaspoon onion powder
🌿 Pinch of dried parsley
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

For the Cilantro Lime Sauce:

🌿 1 bunch of fresh cilantro
🧄 3 garlic cloves
🍋 Juice of 2 limes
🥄 1/2 cup mayo (or plain yogurt)
🧂 Sea salt to taste
🌶️ Black pepper to taste
🌶️ Optional: 1 jalapeño, seeded for extra heat

For the Sandwich:

🥐 2 croissants, sliced
🥓 10 oz (283g) beef bacon
🥑 1 avocado, sliced
🍅 Tomato slices
🧅 Red onion slices

Instructions

1- Marinate the Chicken:

• In a bowl, combine chicken slices with white wine, lemon juice, Badia Sazon Tropical, lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.

2- Prepare the Cilantro Lime Sauce:

• In a blender, combine cilantro, garlic cloves, lime juice, mayo (or yogurt), sea salt, black pepper, and optional jalapeño. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

3- Cook the Chicken:

• Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat with a small amount of olive oil. Cook the marinated chicken, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through (about 5 minutes per side).

4- Cook the Bacon:

• In a separate pan, cook the beef bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

5- Toast the Croissants:

• Using the same pan as the bacon, lightly toast the sliced croissants until golden.

6- Assemble the Sandwich:

• On the bottom half of the toasted croissant, layer slices of avocado, tomato, and red onion. Add the cooked chicken and crispy bacon.
• Drizzle generously with cilantro lime sauce. Cover with the top half of the croissant.

7- Serve:

• Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious blend of flavors.

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes for chicken, 8 minutes for bacon, 2 minutes for croissant
Total Time: Approximately 35-40 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: Approximately 650 per serving
Nutrition per Serving: 35g protein, 32g fats, 42g carbohydrates
Equipment: Non-stick pan, blender, spatula

Cooking Tips:

• Marinating the chicken with a mix of lemon and white wine enhances its tenderness and flavor.

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Avocado Bacon Chicken Croissant