Cajun Chicken Salad

Ingredients -

1-1/2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/4 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1/4 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/2 cup Non-Fat Plain Yogurt
3 cups cubed, Cooked Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
1 cup thinly sliced Green Onions
1/2 cup diced Green Bell Pepper
1/2 cup diced Celery
3 cups diced Fresh Tomatoes

Preparation:

1. In a medium bowl, add the lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper and mix well.

2. Beat in the yogurt with a wire whisk.

3. Gently fold in the chicken, green onion, bell pepper and celery.

4. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.

5. Right before serving, gently fold in the tomatoes.

Chicken Salad Tips -

Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders can satisfy a fast-food craving in a healthy manner; marinating them overnight in buttermilk will keep them moist, then drain, season and bake at 350 degrees until done. Using baked French fries will keep the fat, cholesterol and calorie count within acceptable limits while satisfying your family’s craving for fast food.

Chicken Salad Tips -

Chicken Breast Cooking Ideas

To keep chicken breasts light, marinate in low-fat or fat-free dressings or sauces. All-natural fruit juices or wine make delicious, healthy alternatives for marinating. When coating chicken breasts, dip them in low-fat yogurt instead of an egg wash to lower cholesterol intake. Coat with whole-wheat breadcrumbs or crumbled cereal that is high in grains and nutrients.

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