cranberry pecan chicken salad

Woonsocket, RI
Updated on Jan 1, 2012

Love using the greek yogurt in place of the traditional mayo! Use your favorite light bread or roll! From "plumpiecooks.com"

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - chicken breasts (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup granny apple, diced into small chunks (1/4-1/2 inch)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons shallot, minced
  • 1/3 cup greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons light mayo
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, minced

How To Make cranberry pecan chicken salad

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Set aside to cool.
  • Step 2
    Once chicken is cool enough to handle, remove skin and cut chicken breast off the bone. Shred chicken breasts using your fingers or two forks or dice with a knife to about 1/2 inch cubes.
  • Step 3
    Mix together greek yogurt, mayo, apple cider vinegar, and rosemary.
  • Step 4
    In a large bowl, combine, shredded chicken (about 2 cups), pecans, shallots, green apple, and cranberries. Toss with dressing until well combined.
  • Step 5
    Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill for at least an hour until ready to serve. 11 points per serving

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