Roasted chicken is mixed into an attractive blend with grapes and mandarin oranges, then spread on mini croissants to create lovely and delicious little appetizer sandwiches.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, sliced
- 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
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- 24 miniature croissants
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Brush chicken with olive oil, salt and pepper. Wrap in foil and bake in the preheated oven 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until internal temperature has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Remove chicken from heat. Cool, debone and chop.
In a large bowl, mix chicken, mayonnaise and dill. Gently fold in grapes, mandarin oranges and sunflower seeds.
Spread the mixture on miniature croissants. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.