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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 6 mins
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Calories: 488 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 lb. chicken breast
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-fat mayo
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tsp lavender
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup cashews chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 6 croissants
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 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)
- 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.
- Add cooled, shredded chicken, celery, red onion, cashews and chives. Toss until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Evenly divide between six croissants or whole-grain bread. If desired serve with a bit more lavender and some peppery arugula.
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Nutrition Information
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
(19%)
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
% 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.