Crunchy Low Fat Summer Chicken Salad Recipe

Light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor! This Crunchy Low-Fat Summer Chicken Salad is a perfect lunch served over crisp lettuce or stuffed in pita bread. A summer favorite, this recipe is quick to prepare (prep time doesn't include chicken cooking time) and packed with crunchy water chestnuts, juicy grapes, and a zesty, creamy dressing. Get ready for a taste of summer!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 104.9 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Crunchy Low Fat Summer Chicken Salad

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How to Make Crunchy Low Fat Summer Chicken Salad

  1. Cook 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts until fully cooked. Shred or cube the chicken.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup shredded cooked chicken, 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts, and 1/2 cup chopped celery.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup light sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to combine.
  5. Stir in 1 cup halved seedless green grapes.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled over lettuce, in pita bread, or enjoy it on its own!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

2g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Crunchy Low Fat Summer Chicken Salad?

Crunchy Low Fat Summer Chicken Salad takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Crunchy Low Fat Summer Chicken Salad?

Crunchy Low Fat Summer Chicken Salad has approximately 104.9 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 2 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Crunchy Low Fat Summer Chicken Salad?

The key ingredients for Crunchy Low Fat Summer Chicken Salad are Chicken, Sliced Water Chestnuts, Celery, Nonfat Sour Cream, Fat Free Mayonnaise, Curry Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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