Lightened Up Creamy Chicken Salad Recipe 415 Food

LIGHTENED-UP CREAMY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the ice cubes, onions and 1 cup water in a small bowl. Let the onions soak for 10 minutes while preparing the rest of the salad, then drain and pat dry.
• Cook the bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings for the dressing. Finely chop the bacon strips and reserve.
• Whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, reserved bacon drippings, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the broccoli, onions and golden raisins to the dressing. Toss well, cover and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
• Before serving, toss well and season with additional salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the chopped bacon and sunflower seeds.

LIGHTENED UP CREAMY CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Combine the yogurt, mustard, honey, and vinegar in a medium bowl and whisk until combined Then slowly add oil, whisking until well blended. Combine all ingredients except for the lettuce in a large bowl, mix well, and refrigerate (covered) for 2 hours

CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine chicken, celery and chives in a medium bowl. I use bone-in, skin-on chicken breast that I season with salt, pepper and garlic and roast at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Discard the skin and bones and cut into cubes.
• Add mayo and yogurt and stir to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve on a whole wheat bun or scoop onto a bed of lettuce.

LIGHTENED-UP CHICKEN PICCATA

Steps:

• Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour.
• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot; cook the cutlets until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the cutlets to a plate. (Reserve the skillet.) Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium.
• Add the remaining teaspoon oil and garlic to the same skillet; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk together the broth, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon flour, and add to the pan. Simmer sauce until reduced and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, parsley and capers. Swirl in the butter until sauce is shiny and slightly thickened.
• Serve chicken with the sauce. Toss the arugula and freshly grated lemon zest with a light drizzle of olive oil; season to taste with salt and pepper, scatter over chicken. Serve with pasta or potatoes as desired.

CREAMY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Drain chicken.
• Combine cream cheese, sour cream, pepper, worcestershire, onion, and garlic powder. Mix well.
• Add drained chicken and mix well.
• Allow to refrigerate for a couple hours to let the flavors develop and the onions soften.
• Serve with crackers or make a sandwich!