Name: Lean Cranberry Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed; 2 fennel bulb, chopped; 1/2 cup roasted pistachios, chopped; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 2 Tablespoon roasted pepitas; 6 Tablespoons coconut milk, canned and full fat; 2 teaspoon dried, ground sage; 6 Tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; Dash of salt and pepper; Head of Romaine lettuce

Lean Cranberry Chicken Salad

Making a lean and clean meal, like this chicken salad, that is high in protein and fiber for lunch is a great way to keep you working towards your fat loss goals. This twist on classic chicken salad adds cranberry for a touch of sweetness and gives a good crunch from the pistachios and lettuce leaves.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 16

Calories 221 kcal

Ingredients

8 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
2 fennel bulb, chopped
1/2 cup roasted pistachios, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 Tablespoon roasted pepitas
6 Tablespoons coconut milk, canned and full fat
2 teaspoon dried, ground sage
6 Tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
Dash of salt and pepper
Head of Romaine lettuce

Instructions

Mix all of the ingredients, except the lettuce, in a bowl.
Serve by spooning the chicken salad in large Romaine lettuce leaves.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 221 calories, 9 fat, 123mg sodium, 10g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, and 23g protein.