Author Notes
Make this chicken salad using leftover roasted chicken breasts for a quick and easy lunch option. Pomegranate seeds and arugula add some nice holiday color. Serve over a bed of mixed greens or in a sandwich. This recipe was written by the Healthline Editorial Team: http://www.healthline.com/health-recipes/roast-chicken-salad-arugula-and-pomegranate-seeds —Healthline
Ingredients
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2
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2 teaspoons
olive oil
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salt and pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons
white wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon
non-fat plain yogurt
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2 tablespoons
whole-grain Dijon mustard
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1/4 teaspoon
maple syrup
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dash of cinnamon
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1/2 cup
pomegranate seeds
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2/3 cup
packed arugula
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425 °F. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place breasts in a foil-lined baking dish or roasting pan and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 400°F and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the juices run clear.
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Preheat oven to 425 °F. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place breasts in a foil-lined baking dish or roasting pan and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 400°F and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the juices run clear.
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Once chicken is cool, chop or shred into bite-sized pieces. Add the vinegar mixture to the chicken and stir well so that the chicken pieces are evenly coated. Stir in pomegranate seeds and arugula. Season again with salt and pepper to taste.
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