Lavender Chicken Salad Sandwiches

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    56 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 6 mins

  • Servings

    6 sandwiches

  • Calories

    488 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Lavender Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Classic chicken salad gets an update! Lemon zest and fragrant lavender give the classic sandwich a modern twist and low-fat mayo and Greek yogurt transform it into something super healthy. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 3/4 lb. chicken breast
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise low-fat
  • 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 tsp lavender
  • 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup onion red, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cashews chopped
  • 1/4 cup chives chopped
  • 6 croissants

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
  2. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil. Season with a little bit of salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and juice run clear. Cool to room temperature and then shred. (Can be made one day in advance)
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk mayo, yogurt, salt and lemon zest. Before adding the lavender, crush between your finger and then add to the bowl.  Whisk to combine.
  4. Add cooled, shredded chicken, celery, red onion, cashews and chives. Toss until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
  5. Evenly divide between six croissants or whole-grain bread. If desired serve with a bit more lavender and some peppery arugula. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1sandwich Calories 488kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 787mg (33%) Potassium 651mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 464IU (9%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 488 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich
Calories 488kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 787mg 33%
Potassium 651mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 464IU 9%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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