Crunchy Chicken Apple Salad Sandwiches
If you’re getting tired the same old sandwich, why not try this tasty twist by adding fruit and experience a whole new flavour! Choose a succulent apple such as McIntosh. Apples are full of fibre, vitamins A and C, folate, calcium, and disease-fighting phytochemicals and antioxidants.
Ingredients:
| Boneless skinless chicken | 1 breast | 1 breast |
| Celery, dicedDiced apple | ¼ cup | 50 mL |
| Diced green onion | ¼ cup | 50 mL |
| Light mayonnaise | 1 | 1 |
| Lemon juice | ¼ cup | 50 mL |
| Curry powder | 1 tsp | 5 mL |
| Whole wheat bread | 6 slices | 6 slices |
Directions:
- Pour water into small skillet to depth of ¾ inch (2cm); bring to simmer. Add chicken; cover and poach over medium-low heat until no longer pink inside, about 12 minutes. Transfer to plate and refrigerate until cool enough to handle. Finely dice.
- In a bowl, stir together celery, apple, green onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, and chicken.
- Spread the filling over bread slices.
Note: you can cut down on preparation time by using leftover chicken breasts. These can also be made 24 hrs ahead by placing on baking sheet, covering with a damp tea towel and plastic wrap.
Makes 6 servings (129g / serving). 1 serving = 1/2 sandwich
