High-Protein Chicken Cranberry Sandwich
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices whole-grain or high-protein bread
- Fresh spinach or lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir these together until the dressing is smooth and well-combined. This tangy base will act as the healthy binder for your chicken salad.
- Add the shredded chicken, dried cranberries, chopped celery, minced red onion, and chopped walnuts into the bowl with the dressing. Use a large spoon or spatula to fold the ingredients together until the chicken is thoroughly coated and the additions are evenly distributed.
- Take your slices of whole-grain bread and lightly toast them until they are golden brown. Toasting the bread helps it hold up against the moisture of the chicken salad and adds a nice structural crunch to your sandwich.
- Place a layer of fresh spinach or lettuce on two of the bread slices. Scoop a generous portion of the chicken cranberry mixture onto the greens. Place the remaining bread slices on top to close the sandwiches.
- Cut the sandwiches in half diagonally using a serrated knife. This makes them easier to eat and presents the colorful filling beautifully. Serve immediately or pack them away for later.