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Shredded Chicken Salad & Almond Snack Box

Shredded Chicken Salad & Almond Snack Box
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min
Serves
1
Serving
1 snack box

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 large cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1 plum, halved

Method

  1. 1Bring pot of water to boil then reduce to gentle simmer.
  2. 2Add chicken breast and cover pot.
  3. 3Simmer until chicken is fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. 4Remove chicken and transfer to bowl.
  5. 5Shred chicken into pieces using two forks.
  6. 6Allow chicken to cool slightly.
  7. 7Mix shredded chicken, celery, onion, yogurt, salt and pepper in small bowl until well combined.
  8. 8Divide chicken salad and remaining ingredients evenly between plates or compartmented containers.

Good to know

Storage
Store chicken salad separately from other ingredients in airtight container for up to 3 days, slice plum just before eating;.
Serving Size
One serving equals one complete snack box;.
More Flavor
Add chives, parsley or other herbs to chicken salad;.
Dairy-Free
Use mayonnaise instead of yogurt.

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