Next Generation Life Fitness

Curried Chicken Salad with Cashews

Preptime: 20 min.
Cooktime: 15 min.

Calories: 360
Carbs: 44g
Fat: 11g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 21g
Satfat: 1g
Sodium: 512mg

Ingredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
juice of 1 lemon
10 black peppercorns
salt to taste
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
2 1/2 tablespoons mango chutney
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup raisins, preferably golden raisins
2 tablespoons diced onion
2 tablespoons chopped unsalted, roasted cashews
freshly ground black pepper
2 pieces pita bread, cut into wedges

Directions:
1. Place the chicken in a large saucepan with the lemon juice, the peppercorns, a generous pinch of salt and enough water to cover the chicken. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and cool the chicken.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, mango chutney and curry powder and stir to combine. Stir in the celery and raisins.

3. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut it into 1/2-inch pieces and add it to the mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

4. Stir in the onion and cashews. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the salad with pita wedges.