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Apple Fennel Chicken Salad

Take your homemade chicken salad to the next level with tart green apples, crunchy fennel, and butter walnuts.
Course Sandwich
Cuisine American
Diet Diabetic
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5 sandwiches
Calories 478kcal
Author Tracy

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast raw or pre-cooked
  • 1/2 cup granny smith apple matchstick
  • 1/3 cup fennel chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise or up to 1/2 cup
  • 1 tablespoon fennel fronds minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3-4 green onions sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 10 slices Easy White Sandwich Bread

Instructions

  • Bring a large stock pot with water to a boil. Add chicken and poach until chicken is fully cooked or it's internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • Cube cooked chicken. Add to a large bowl with remaining ingredients.
  • Mix well. Add more mayonnaise for desired creaminess and salt for taste.
  • Serve between your favorite sandwich bread and enjoy!

Notes

Ways to Cook Chicken 
Poach: Per recipe. Once chicken is cooked, remove it and then add some veggie scraps and continue cooking to make some homemade chicken stock.
Roast: Coat the chicken in oil, salt and pepper, adding a little water to the pan, and then roasting for 25-30 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
Use leftover: This recipe is a great way to use up some leftover baked chicken - as long as the cooked chicken has mild flavor / seasonings.
Adjust Creaminess: The more mayo, the creamier it will be!  Add more mayo to make it creamier.  

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 692mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 3mg