Spring Herb Chicken Salad
Add flavor to classic chicken salad with fresh herbs, lemon juice and yogurt.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in chicken breasts, skinned
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish; drizzle with olive oil and season with basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bake for 35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°; cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, mint, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until well combined. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces; add to yogurt mixture. Stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Yield: 3 cups
Source of recipe: Jessica Cox