Shredded Chicken Salad

Tender, poached chicken is shredded and tossed with a light dressing of Greek yogurt, mustard, and crisp celery bits. This version is much lower in fat than traditional mayo-based salads while remaining incredibly moist and flavorful. It’s perfect for stuffing into sandwiches or serving over a bed of spinach.

Prep 6 minCook 17 minTotal 23 minUpdated Jul 3, 202623 minHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten Free

Tender, poached chicken is shredded and tossed with a light dressing of Greek yogurt, mustard, and crisp celery bits. This version is much lower in fat than traditional mayo-based salads while remaining incredibly moist and flavorful. It’s perfect for stuffing into sandwiches or serving over a bed of spinach.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Chicken Breast
  • 1 piece(s) Egg
  • 1 piece(s) Avocado
  • 1 tbsp Shallot
  • 1 cup Romaine Lettuce
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 medium Lemon
  • 1 medium Carrot

Instructions

  1. Boil the egg in water for 9 minutes.
  2. Cut the avocado in half. Remove the core and scoop out the flesh. Slice and put in a bowl.
  3. Dice the shallot and iceberg lettuce, shred carrot, and add all of them into the bowl. Cut chicken breasts into thick slices and set aside.
  4. Place the chicken breast slices in water, cook until they turn white, then remove and cool, and tear into shredded chicken.
  5. Take out the hard-boiled eggs. Peel and cut them into small pieces, and pour them into a bowl.
  6. Squeeze the lemon juice directly into the bowl and mix the ingredients with a fork.
  7. Finally, season with salt and pepper.

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