HIGH-PROTEIN CHICKEN SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Lunch

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients
1 pound (454 grams) cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 4 cups shredded)
1/2 cup diced red onion (about 1/2 medium red onion or 60 grams)
1/2 cup diced apple (about 1/2 small apple or 75 grams)
2/3 cup (100 grams) quartered or halved grapes
2/3 cup (165 grams) plain 2% fat Greek yogurt (certified gluten-free if necessary)
2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more, to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
12 slices of 100% whole grain bread (about 100 calories each)
6 medium lettuce leaves
Energizing Tips (optional)
Add 1/3 cup dried cranberries into the chicken salad before mixing to increase calories, carbs and sweetness. (Per serving: Calories: 384; Total Fat: 6g; Carbohydrate: 50g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 34g)
Add 1/2 cup chopped almonds or nut of choice into the chicken salad before mixing to increase calories, protein and healthy fats. (Per serving: Calories: 420; Total Fat: 11g; Carbohydrate: 46g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 36g)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, red onion, apple, grapes, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Using a 3/4 cup measuring scoop, portion out the chicken salad. Serve with a lettuce leaf and 2 slices of 100% whole grain bread Energizing Tips (optional) Add 1/3 cup dried cranberries into the chicken salad before mixing to increase calories, carbs and sweetness. (Per serving: Calories: 384; Total Fat: 6g; Carbohydrate: 50g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 34g) Add 1/2 cup chopped almonds or nut of choice into the chicken salad before mixing to increase calories, protein and healthy fats. (Per serving: Calories: 420; Total Fat: 11g; Carbohydrate: 46g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 36g)

Sumon mir
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This chicken salad is way too salty! I had to rinse the chicken before making it.


Hannah Swiger
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This chicken salad is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more seasonings next time.


Maram Ben amor
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I made this chicken salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Mohsin India
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This chicken salad is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of the chicken, grapes, and walnuts.


Christine Ritter
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I'm always looking for new and healthy chicken salad recipes. This one is definitely a keeper!


nbataullah Ata
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This chicken salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great meal to make ahead of time and take for lunch.


Ki hasi
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I love that this chicken salad is made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It's a much healthier option and it still tastes great!


Arturs Eglitis
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This chicken salad is the perfect summer meal! It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with protein.


Eliyas Dessalegn
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The dressing is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender.


Sanwalgujjar Gujjar
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This chicken salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Mr Hijon
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I made this chicken salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'm definitely going to be making this again and again.


Anthony Dones
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This chicken salad is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I love that it's a healthy and satisfying meal that I can feel good about eating.