Recipe of the Week - Cilantro Chicken Salad

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This easy chicken salad recipe is made with scallions, cilantro with a hint of lime. It's a tasty twist on traditional chicken salad with some Latin flavor!

INGREDIENTS

  • 7 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

  • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise, full fat for Keto

  • 1 small scallion, chopped

  • 2 tsp lime juice

  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

  • kosher salt and pepper

  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/8 teaspoon cumin

  • 1/8 teaspoon chile powder

  • low sodium chicken broth, check labels for Keto or use bullion

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Combine cooked chicken, mayonnaise, scallions, lime juice, and cilantro.

  • Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and chile powder.

  • Add a little chicken broth if chicken seams too dry, 1 tbsp at a time.

How to Poach Chicken Breast:

  • Cover chicken breast in broth in a small pot, add water if it doesn't cover the chicken.

  • Add salt and pepper, a piece of celery and it's leaves (you could add herbs like parsley, garlic, onion, or whatever you want) and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.

  • Remove from heat, cover tight and let it sit for 15-20 minutes or until thickest part of the breast registers 160 degrees.

  • Chicken will be cooked through. Let it cool and cut into small cubes.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1/2

  • Calories: 160.5

  • Carbohydrates: 3g

  • Protein: 23g

  • Fat: 6g

  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g

  • Cholesterol: 61.5mg

  • Sodium: 151.5mg

  • Fiber: 0.5g,

  • Sugar: 1g