Classic Healthy Chicken Salad Sandwich

A tasty chicken salad that has been lightened up and is packed with roasted chicken, avocado, apple, and other ingredients. This is an excellent chicken salad and the ideal summertime lunch. It gives you all the flavor without adding a lot of calories by omitting the heavy mayo and other calorie-dense ingredients.

Made with basic ingredients, this classic chicken salad recipe is ideal for lunches that can be prepared in advance. It can be eaten in a variety of ways, such as in lettuce wraps, over a bagel, over a salad, or as a chicken salad sandwich.

Ingredients

• One cup of cooked chicken, diced
• One cup of apples, chopped
• 1/4 cup of grated cheese
• Half a cup of chopped celery and one diced avocado
• One tablespoon of mustard and one tablespoon of vinegar
• One tablespoon of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Combine the dressing and set aside.
2. Next, chop the cooked chicken into small pieces.
3. Cut the apples into pieces.
4. Then, chop the cheese.
5. Also chop the celery and avocado.
6. Now, combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Stir gently to mix and adjust salt to taste, if necessary.
7. Add more seasoning like everything bagel seasoning, onion powder or garlic powder.
8. Serve on your preferred bread with lettuce.

Tips to Poach Chicken Breast to make the better chicken salad

These few steps will help you poach your chicken breast:

• In a small pot, cover the chicken breast with stock; if the liquid isn’t covering the chicken, add water.
• Bring to a boil after adding salt, pepper, a celery stalk and its leaves, and any additional herbs you like, such as parsley, garlic, onion, or anything else you like.
• Cook for five minutes after reducing to a simmer.
• Take off the heat, cover tightly, and let it for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the breast’s thickest section reaches 160 degrees.
• After the chicken is cooked through, let it cool and cut.

Light Chicken Salad Sandwich Tips:

• Even though it isn’t saucy, don’t put it together until you’re ready to eat since you don’t want the bread to get soggy.
• Serve your light chicken salad sandwich with fresh fruit and vegetables for a guilt-free, light lunch.