Cilantro Chicken Salad

By smaier

Servings: 2 • Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe

Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 4 pts

Calories: 163.3 • Fat: 6.2 g • Protein: 23.2 g • Carb: 2.3 g • Fiber: 0.2 g

Hint...To Poach: Cover chicken breast in broth in a small pot, add water if it doesn't cover the chicken. Add salt and pepper, a piece of celery and it's leaves (you could add herbs like parsley, garlic, onion, or whatever you want) and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover tight and let it sit for 15-20 minutes or until thickest part of the breast registers 160 degrees. Chicken will be cooked through. Let it cool and cut into small cubes.

Ingredients

• 7 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
• 1 small scallion, chopped
• 2 tsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• salt and pepper
• pinch garlic powder
• pinch of cumin
• pinch of chile powder
• fat free chicken broth

Preparation

Step 1

Combine chicken, mayonnaise, scallions, lime juice, and cilantro. Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and chile powder. Add a little chicken broth if chicken seams too dry, 1 tbsp at a time