FESTIVE CHICKEN SALAD
8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 23 minutes
SALAD • dash of salt • 2 packages (1 pound each) Gold'n Plump® Extra Juicy Boneless Skinless Split Chicken Breasts • 1 cup halved, seedless green grapes • 1 cup diced celery • 1 can (11 ounces) Mandarin orange segments, drained • 6 large lettuce leaves • 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted*
DRESSING • 1/2 cup mayonnaise-style salad dressing • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice • 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions Pour water into a medium saute pan to a level about 1 1/2 inches deep. Stir in the salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the chicken (it should be covered by about 1/2 inch water) and reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until just cooked through.
Drain and discard the cooking liquid. Transfer the chicken to a plate. When it is cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces.
Meanwhile, whisk together the dressing Ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in the grapes, celery, and cooked chicken. Gently fold in the orange segments.
Serve the chicken salad on lettuce leaves and top with almond slices.
*Toasting enhances the flavor of most nuts. To toast nuts on the stovetop, put them in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir and toss for about 4 to 5 minutes or until they are golden brown.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe Calories 350 - Calories from Fat 179 % Daily Value Total Fat 20 g 31% Saturated Fat 4 g 20% Cholesterol 71 mg 24% Sodium 779 mg 33% Potassium 318mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 18 g 6% Dietary Fiber 4 g 14% Protein 29 g 58% Vitamin A 19% Vitamin C 21% Calcium 9% Iron 6%
Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 3 Very Lean Meat, 3 1/2 Fat, 1/2 Fruit
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