Kid-Approved and on Budget

Croissants aren’t just for breakfast anymore — today we’re flipping tradition on its head with my Croissant Chicken Grill. This recipe is quick, easy, and full of flavour, bringing together three worlds on one plate: buttery French pastry, bold Southeast Asian herbs, and classic British roast chicken.

This little rebel was inspired by my time working at Patisserie, where croissants were everywhere — but I couldn’t resist giving them a rebellious twist. By mixing pandan leaves, coriander, and spring onion into a herb butter, I’ve created a spread that’s fresh, fragrant, and anything but ordinary. Add in some shredded leftover roast chicken, gooey cheese, and a quick grill, and you’ve got a multicultural mash-up that’s easy, fun, and perfect for lunch.

And because this is Rebel Spoon style, it’s not just tasty — it’s budget-friendly, kid-approved, and guaranteed to shake up your lunch routine. Serve with crisps, and you’ve got a lunch that’s ready in minutes but feels like something extra special.

Ingredients

• 3 all-butter croissants – or more if you have a bigger family
• Shredded leftover roast chicken
• 3 pandan leaves (finely chopped)
• Small bunch of fresh coriander (chopped)
• 1 spring onion (sliced)
• 50g butter (softened)
• 2 slices of cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• Pinch of salt and black pepper
• Crisps, to serve

Method

1. Make the Rebel Herb Butter
   • In a small bowl, mix softened butter with chopped pandan leaves, coriander, and spring onion. Don’t use the green bits of the spring onion we will use this later,
   • Season with a little salt and black pepper.
   • This is your secret rebel spread — fragrant, herby, and ready to transform your croissants.
2. Prep the Croissants
   • Slice your croissants in half lengthways.
   • Spread a generous layer of your herb butter onto both sides.
3. Cheese, Please
   • Place a slice of cheese on one half of each croissant.
   • Grill lightly until the cheese just melts — think gooey, not greasy.
4. Add the Chicken
   • Pile on the shredded roast chicken. This is where yesterday’s roast turns into today’s superstar.
   • Sprinkle with a little extra spring onion for a fresh crunch.
5. Close, Press, and Serve
   • Close the croissants, give them a gentle press, and plate up with a side of crisps.
   • That’s it — your rebellious, multicultural sandwich is ready in under 15 minutes.

Why will you love this sandwich? Because it’s quick, flavour-packed, and totally rebellious. In just minutes, you’ve got a meal that’s buttery, herby, cheesy, and filled with savoury roast chicken — the ultimate comfort bite. The croissant twist makes it fun and kid-friendly, while the mix of French pastry, Southeast Asian herbs, and classic British roast chicken brings three cultures together in one delicious rebel creation. Ordinary sandwiches are boring — this one is pure Rebel Spoon.