Weight Watchers Curry Chicken Salad
This Cranberry Chicken Salad is 8 Weight Watchers SmartPoints on the green plan and 5 SmartPoints on both the blue and purple plan. These SmartPoints are calculated for a serving of 2/3 of a cup of chicken salad.
*** If you are using it in a sandwich, you can use 1/3 of a cup for a serving. This amount would be 4 Weight Watchers SmartPoints on the green plan and 2 SmartPoints on both the blue and purple plans.
Cranberries are one of my favorite berries to add to a dish nearing the Holiday season. They instantly add a deep, red, and vibrant color to a plate, reminding me of the holiday season ahead.
If you love cranberries, this recipe has been developed with you in mind. The chicken salad is filled with dried cranberries and topped with shredded apples. It is the perfect lunch recipe to get into a Holiday mood.
How is this cranberry chicken salad recipe perfect for Weight Watchers?
This cranberry chicken salad recipe was developed with the Weight Watchers program in mind. For a full serving size of 2/3 cup, this recipe is 8 SmartPoints on the green plan and 5 SmartPoints on the blue and purple plans. If you plan on eating this chicken salad as a sandwich, you can easily use half a serving of chicken salad. Decreasing the quantity used will also reduce the SmartPoints value of this recipe. Using only 1/3 cup of cranberry chicken salad would bring this recipe to 4 SmartPoints on the green plan and 2 SmartPoints on both blue and purple plans.
This recipe is made with Plain Fat-Free Greek Yogurt, which decreases the SmartPoints value compared to a traditional chicken salad recipe.
How to prepare the chicken for this cranberry chicken salad recipe?
Preparing the chicken for this recipe is very easy. Chicken salad usually needs a tender and moist chicken. The quickest way of obtaining a chicken with those attributes is to poach it.
Using a deep pan with a cover, place your chicken breasts in the pan. You need to fill the deep pan with water until the chicken is completely covered with water. Over medium-high heat, cook the chicken until the water is boiling. When the water is boiling, you can decrease the heat to medium-low and leave it to simmer for approximately 10 minutes, or until the chicken's internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F.
What if I don't have an ingredient for this cranberry chicken salad recipe? Can I use a substitute without changing the Weight Watchers SmartPoints?
If you don't have an ingredient on hand when you want to make this recipe, you can always substitute. However, replacing a component of this recipe might change the SmartPoint value of this recipe.
Chicken Breasts: Chicken Breasts can be replaced with turkey breasts for the same SmartPoint value. You can also substitute for chicken thighs, but it will change the SmartPoints of this recipe.
Mayonnaise and Plain Fat-Free Greek Yogurt: These ingredients can be substituted for one another. But, making this substitution will change the final recipe's taste, and it will change the SmartPoints value.
Dried Cranberries and Shredded Apple: If you don't have those ingredients on hand, you can omit it from this recipe.
How long does cranberry chicken salad last?
You can safely keep this cranberry chicken salad in the fridge for three to five days.
Can I freeze this cranberry chicken salad?
You can freeze this cranberry chicken salad recipe, but I would not recommend freezing it.This chicken salad is made with fresh ingredients, including vegetables, mayonnaise, and yogurt. All these ingredients don't thaw well. If you must freeze this recipe, consider only freezing the chicken and mixing all ingredients when it is ready to be served. Enjoying a fresh cranberry chicken salad will make you appreciate the flavors of your meal more than if it has been thawed.
Notes and Summary
- Can be kept in the fridge for 3 to 5 days
- I don't recommend freezing this recipe. If you must, freeze the poached chicken separately and assemble the ingredients before serving.
Cranberry Chicken Salad – Weight Watchers
This Cranberry Chicken Salad is 8 Weight Watchers SmartPoints on the green plan and 5 SmartPoints on both the blue and purple plan. These SmartPoints are calculated for 2/3 of a cup of chicken salad. If you are using it in a sandwich, you can use 1/3 of a cup for a serving. This amount would be 4 Weight Watchers SmartPoints on the green plan and 2 SmartPoints on both the blue and purple plans.
Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 209 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts poached, then cubed
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise made with Olive Oil
- ¾ cup Plain Fat-Free Greek Yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Pepper
- ½ cup Dried Cranberries (reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish)
- 1 cup Celery chopped
- 2 Green Onions chopped
- 1 cup Apples Grated – Garnish
Instructions
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In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, the greek yogurt, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
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In a large bowl, mix the dried cranberries (on which you need to reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish), the chopped celery, green onions, and the cubed chicken.
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Add the mayonnaise mixture to the chicken salad mixture. With a wooden spoon or a spatula, stir until combined.
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Garnish with ⅙ cup of a freshly grated apple and 1 teaspoon of dried cranberries, over lettuce, or as a sandwich.
Notes
Yields: 6 servings of 2/3 cups
You can serve it over lettuce or as a sandwich.
If you are serving it as a sandwich, you can use 1/3 cup per serving. This recipe would yield 12 servings with 4 SmartPoints on the Weight Watchers green plan and 2 SmartPoints on the blue and purple plan
Nutrition
Calories: 209 kcal
Keyword 5 smartpoints blue, 5 smartpoints purple, 8 smartpoints green, chicken, cranberry
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