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  • Sweet & Savory Balsamic Chicken

    Sweet & Savory Balsamic Chicken

    How to Make Sweet & Savory Balsamic Chicken

    You won’t be bored with this sweet and savory balsamic chicken because it’s packed with all kinds of flavor! The “sweet” in sweet and savory comes from balsamic vinegar and Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, which contains half the calories and sugar of regular brown sugar. This chicken recipe is a sure way to boost your protein intake at lunch or dinner. Pair it with your favorite whole grain and vegetable to complete your meal!


    4 hr prep time


    4 hr and 30 min cook time


    8servings


    4 oz.

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

    2. In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients (except chicken, cornstarch and water) to create the marinade.

    3. Place the chicken breasts in the bowl and cover with the marinade.

    4. Pierce the chicken with a fork multiple times to allow marinade to soak in.

    5. Cover and refrigerate for 1–4 hours.

    6. Place marinated chicken on an oiled baking sheet and bake for 22–24 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165 degrees F.

    7. You can use the remaining marinade to make a sauce to top the finished chicken! Just place the remaining marinade in a sauté pan and bring to a boil over medium heat. In a separate bowl whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water. Slowly add mixture into boiling marinade, stirring constantly until it reaches your desired thickness.

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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      4 oz.


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      200

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      8g

      10%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.4g

        7%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      65mg

      22%

    • Sodium
      115mg

      5%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      7g

      3%

      • Dietary Fiber
        0g

        0%
      • Total Sugars
        5g
      • Added Sugars
        5g

        10%

    • Protein
      24g

    • Potassium
      230mg

      5%

    Ingredients

    lemon juice
    1/4 cup

    garlic
    3 clove

    balsamic vinegar
    2 tbsp

    Worcestershire sauce
    1 tbsp

    low-calorie brown sugar substitute
    3 tbsp

    avocado oil
    3 tbsp

    salt
    1/8 tsp

    Pepper
    1/8 tsp

    Red Chili Flakes
    1/8 tsp

    boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    2 lbs

    Cornstarch
    1 tbsp

    water
    1 tbsp

  • Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

    Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

    How to Make Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

    These grilled Hawaiian chicken kabobs are a must-have at your next cookout with family and friends. With all those colors, they are sure to brighten up the picnic table. They’re not only eye-catching—they’re great for boosting your protein, fruit, and vegetable intake for the day! The key ingredient in the sweet and tangy marinade for these kabobs is zero- calorie Splenda® Granulated Sweetener.
     


    1 hr and 15 min prep time


    1 hr and 30 min cook time


    10servings


    1 Kabob

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Soak 10 wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.

    2. Meanwhile, place chicken in a large zip-close bag. Add oil, soy sauce, vinegar, Splenda Granulated Sweetener, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and jalapeño. Massage mixture into chicken to cover completely. Marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour or refrigerate overnight.

    3. Remove chicken from marinade. Bring marinade to a boil and set marinade aside for brushing kabobs while grilling.

    4. Thread skewers with chicken, pineapple, red onion, and bell peppers, alternating ingredients evenly.

    5. Heat grill to medium heat. Grill kabobs, flipping occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade until fully cooked, about 10–15 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

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    Nutrition facts

    10 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 Kabob


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      120

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.7g

        4%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      40mg

      13%

    • Sodium
      90mg

      4%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      8g

      3%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        5g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      15g

    • Potassium
      300mg

      6%

    Ingredients

    boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
    1 1/2 lbs

    olive oil
    1 tbsp

    soy sauce (lowest sodium available)
    1 tbsp

    rice wine vinegar
    1 tbsp

    Splenda® Granulated Sweetener
    1 tbsp

    lemon (juiced)
    1/2 whole

    garlic (cloves minced)
    2 clove

    Knob Ginger (peeled, minced)
    1 whole

    jalapeño pepper (seeded, minced)
    1 whole

    Fresh Pineapple (chunks)
    10 oz

    red onion (medium size, cut into 1-inch pieces)
    1 med

    bell peppers (red and green, cut into 1 inch pieces)
    2 whole

  • Nuts for Pine Nuts Pizza

    Nuts for Pine Nuts Pizza

    How to Make Nuts for Pine Nuts Pizza

    Get creative during your DIY pizza night with this “nuts for pine nuts” pizza! Between a crispy cauliflower crust, a zesty hummus base, and a medley of veggies and roasted pine nuts, you’ll have a pizza that’s slightly sweet, perfectly savory, and worth going NUTS for!


    10 min prep time


    20 min cook time


    4servings


    1 slice (1/4 pizza)

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

    2. Remove your cauliflower pizza crust from the box and the plastic wrapping and place on a clean surface.

    3. Spread hummus evenly on the crust.

    4. Top with pine nuts, mushrooms, red pepper, and spinach.

    5. Place pizza in the oven and bake for 13–16 minutes.

    6. Remove from oven, allow to cool, and serve.

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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 slice (1/4 pizza)


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      270

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      14g

      18%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.5g

        8%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      10mg

      3%

    • Sodium
      310mg

      13%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      31g

      11%

      • Dietary Fiber
        5g

        18%
      • Total Sugars
        5g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      7g

    • Potassium
      350mg

      7%

    Ingredients

    cauliflower pizza crust
    1 whole

    hummus
    3/4 cup

    pine nuts (Toasted)
    1/4 cup

    Mushrooms (of your choice) (Sliced)
    1 cup

    red pepper (Sliced Lengthwise)
    1 cup

    spinach
    1 cup

  • Avocado Egg Pizza

    Avocado Egg Pizza

    How to Make Avocado Egg Pizza

    Make mornings more EGG-citing with this easy five-ingredient breakfast pizza! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-powered, and ready in minutes, with a taste that will leave everyone at the table saying, “That’s EGG-cellent!”


    10 min prep time


    20 min cook time


    4servings


    1 Slice (1/4 Pizza)

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
    2. Remove your CAULIPOWER® pizza crust from the box and the plastic wrapping and place on a clean surface.
    3. Heat pan, fry the eggs, and place them on the pizza crust.
    4. Top with spinach, avocado, and olive oil.
    5. Place pizza in the oven and bake for 13–16 minutes.
    6. Remove from oven, allow to cool, and serve.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 Slice (1/4 Pizza)


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      300

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      20g

      26%

    • Cholesterol
      150mg

      50%

    • Sodium
      190mg

      8%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      25g

      9%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%
      • Total Sugars
        1g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      7g

    • Potassium
      330mg

      7%

    Ingredients

    olive oil
    2 tbsp

    eggs (sunny side up)
    3

    avocado (sliced)
    1 whole

    spinach
    1 cup

    cauliflower pizza crust
    1 whole

  • Grilled Pepper Steak Tostada

    Grilled Pepper Steak Tostada

    How to Make Grilled Pepper Steak Tostada


    10 min prep time


    20 min cook time


    4servings


    2 cloud bread rounds and 3 oz cooked steak slices

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Remove steak from the fridge 30 minutes before grilling. Rub steak with salt and pepper.
    2. Preheat an indoor grill pan, skillet, or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
    3. Once the grill pan is hot, coat with oil. Add steak and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, until steak reaches desired doneness. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate; let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
    4. Toast the cloud bread rounds until warmed through.
    5. Top rounds with salsa verde, steak slices, avocado slices, tomatoes, and cilantro.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      2 cloud bread rounds and 3 oz cooked steak slices


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      320

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      18g

      23%

      • Saturated Fat
        5.3g

        27%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      170mg

      57%

    • Sodium
      450mg

      20%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      7g

      3%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        9g
      • Added Sugars
        2g

        4%

    • Protein
      32g

    • Potassium
      650mg

      14%

    Ingredients

    lean steak (eye round roast, sirloin tip, top round steak, or bottom round steak)
    16 oz

    salt (kosher)
    1/4 tsp

    black pepper
    1/2 tsp

    grapeseed oil
    1 tsp

    Cloudbread (cheddar or original rounds)
    8

    salsa verde (tomatillo salsa)
    1/2 cup

    avocado (sliced)
    1 large

    cherry tomatoes (quartered)
    1 cup

    fresh cilantro (chopped)
    1/4 cup

  • Pulled Chicken with Cilantro Lime

    Pulled Chicken with Cilantro Lime

    How to Make Pulled Chicken with Cilantro Lime


    20 min prep time


    3 hr cook time


    4servings


    3/4 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a medium bowl, stir together the onion, lime juice, and salt. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for 3 to 5 hours, while the chicken cooks.
    2. Place the chicken in a medium slow cooker. Sprinkle with the chili powder and cumin. Pour the chicken broth around the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 5 hours or until chicken reaches a temperature of 165 degrees F.
    3. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and using the tines of two forks, shred the chicken. Place the chicken in a bowl and toss with the onion lime mixture. Serve with lime wedges.
    4. Electric pressure cooker variation: Prepare the onion lime mixture as above. Place the chicken in the pressure cooker. Sprinkle with chili powder and cumin. Pour the chicken broth around the chicken. Secure the lid. Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then quickly release the remaining pressure. Proceed as above.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      3/4 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      150

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.8g

        4%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      65mg

      22%

    • Sodium
      230mg

      10%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      5g

      2%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        2g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      25g

    • Potassium
      320mg

      7%

    Ingredients

    red onion (finely chopped)
    1 small

    lime juice (fresh-squeezed, plus 2 tbsp)
    1/4 cup

    salt (kosher)
    1/4 tsp

    boneless, skinless chicken breasts (all fat discarded)
    1 lbs

    chili powder
    1 tsp

    ground cumin
    1/2 tsp

    low sodium chicken broth (fat-free)
    1 cup

    lime (wedges for serving)
    1

  • Brussels Sprout Salad with Avocado, Artichokes & Creamy Honey-Mustard Dressing

    Brussels Sprout Salad with Avocado, Artichokes & Creamy Honey-Mustard Dressing

    How to Make Brussels Sprout Salad with Avocado, Artichokes & Creamy Honey-Mustard Dressing


    10 min prep time


    15 min cook time


    8servings


    1/2 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, Dijon, basil, salt, and pepper.

    2. Trim and slice the Brussels sprouts into thin strips; add to the bowl with the dressing.

    3. Roughly chop the artichokes and add to the bowl.

    4. Medium dice the avocado and add to the bowl.

    5. Chop or tear the lettuce into bite-size pieces and add to the bowl; toss to combine the salad.

    6. Serve with a sprinkle of roasted flax seed.

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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/2 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      120

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      7g

      9%

      • Saturated Fat
        1g

        5%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      160mg

      7%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      12g

      4%

      • Dietary Fiber
        5g

        18%
      • Total Sugars
        3g
      • Added Sugars
        1g

        2%

    • Protein
      3g

    • Potassium
      444mg

      9%

    Ingredients

    garlic
    2 clove

    mayonnaise (olive oil)
    2 tbsp

    white vinegar
    4 tsp

    honey
    2 tsp

    Dijon Mustard
    2 tsp

    dried basil
    1 tsp

    salt
    1/8 tsp

    black pepper
    1/8 tsp

    fresh Brussels sprouts
    1/2 lbs

    artichoke hearts (1 jar, in brine; quartered, drained, and rinsed)
    6 oz

    avocado
    1/2 large

    romaine lettuce
    1 head

    whole flax seeds (roasted)
    1 tbsp

  • Chicken, Brussel Sprouts & Mushroom Bake

    Chicken, Brussel Sprouts & Mushroom Bake

    How to Make Chicken, Brussel Sprouts & Mushroom Bake

    This chicken, Brussels sprout, and mushroom bake is a quick one-skillet dish your family will love. The recipe is an excellent source of fiber, rich in veggies, and a good source of protein.  


    15 min prep time


    25 min cook time


    4servings


    2 cups

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

    2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, Brussels sprouts, chicken, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until vegetables soften and chicken is cooked through.   

    3. While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, whisk the milk and yogurt in a small bowl until combined.   

    4. Drizzle the milk and yogurt over the chicken and vegetable mixture and stir to coat.  

    5. Sprinkle with the cheese and place the skillet in the oven and cook for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.   

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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      2 cups


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      270

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      8g

      10%

      • Saturated Fat
        2g

        10%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      70mg

      23%

    • Sodium
      390mg

      17%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      21g

      8%

      • Dietary Fiber
        7g

        25%
      • Total Sugars
        6g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      33g

    • Potassium
      1173mg

      25%

    Ingredients

    olive oil
    1 tbsp

    yellow onion (diced)
    1 small

    fresh Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
    1 1/2 lbs

    chicken breasts (cubed)
    1 lbs

    cremini (baby bella) mushrooms (sliced)
    8 oz

    Italian seasoning
    1 tsp

    Kosher Salt
    1/2 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    1% milk
    1 tbsp

    mozzarella cheese (part-skim, shredded)
    1/4 cup

    Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
    2 tbsp

  • Chicken Curry

    Chicken Curry

    How to Make Chicken Curry

    The warm and rich flavor of curry transforms chicken breasts into an exceptional main dish. The chicken and vegetables simmer in your slow cooker or use your electric pressure cooker for an easy main dish, then serve it on hot cooked rice. The various toppings on curry means you can customize your dish just the way you like it. This one is topped with tomatoes, pepper, and cilantro; but another time, top it with chopped apples, chopped bananas, slivered toasted almonds, chopped avocado, or a small dollop of fat-free, plain Greek yogurt.


    30 min prep time


    4servings


    1 1/4 cups chicken and vegetables and 1/2 cup rice

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Spray a medium slow cooker for 1 second with cooking spray. Place the onion, red bell pepper, and cauliflower into the slow cooker.
    2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Spray the skillet for 1 second with cooking spray. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook just until browned, turn and brown the second side. Place the chicken over the vegetables in the slow cooker.
    3. Sprinkle the chicken with the curry powder, garlic, paprika, cumin and salt. Pour the light coconut milk and broth overall. Cover and cook on Low for 3 to 5 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and the chicken reaches a temperature of 165 F.
    4. About an hour before serving, prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine.
    5. Using a slotted spoon, lift the chicken breasts out of the slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Turn the slow cooker to High. Blend the cornstarch into the cold water, blending until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and allow to cook about 15 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring occasionally.
    6. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut the chicken into bitesize pieces. Stir the chicken back into the slow cooker and allow to heat through.
    7. To serve, spoon the hot cooked brown rice onto each plate. Top with the chicken curry. Sprinkle the top of each serving with 2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes, 1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper and 2 teaspoons minced cilantro.
    8. Cook’s Tip on Curry Powder: Curry powder is a combination of several spices and herbs, including coriander, cumin, turmeric, cloves, and chilies. Those curry powders labeled as madras are hot, but if you are unsure, or using a brand you are not familiar with, you might add about half the curry powder listed in the recipe the first time you make it. Then, you can taste the dish near the end of cooking and add additional seasoning, as desired.
    9. Cook’s Tip on Coconut Milk: Coconut milk is available canned and is typically shelved with the Asian foods in most larger grocery stores. For this recipe, light coconut milk is used. Do not confuse coconut milk with cream of coconut that is used when making cocktails. Stir the coconut milk well before measuring. Once open, you can cover the coconut milk and store it in the refrigerator for up to about one week.
    10. Electric Pressure Cooker Variation: Heat the pressure cooker on the sauté setting. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and sear the chicken breasts until well browned on both sides. Turn the pressure cooker off. Add the vegetables, seasonings, coconut milk and broth. Secure the cover and cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes. Quickly release the pressure. Remove the chicken breasts with a slotted spoon. Blend the cornstarch in the cold water and blend into the curry as directed above. Cook on the sauté setting, stirring frequently until bubbly and thickened. Cut the chicken breasts into cubes and stir into the curry. Proceed as the recipe directs.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 1/4 cups chicken and vegetables and 1/2 cup rice


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      300

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.7g

        14%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      65mg

      22%

    • Sodium
      250mg

      11%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      39g

      14%

      • Dietary Fiber
        6g

        21%
      • Total Sugars
        6g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      30g

    • Potassium
      780mg

      17%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray (spray for 1 second)
    1

    onion(s) (cut into 1/2-inch wedges)
    1 med

    bell peppers (red, cut into 1/2-inch strips)
    1

    cauliflower florets
    1 cup

    boneless, skinless chicken breasts (all visible fat discarded)
    1 lbs

    curry powder
    2 tbsp

    garlic (dry, minced)
    2 tsp

    smoked paprika
    2 tsp

    ground cumin
    1 tsp

    salt
    1/4 tsp

    lite coconut milk
    1/2 cup

    low sodium chicken broth (fat-free)
    1/2 cup

    brown rice
    2/3 cup

    Cornstarch
    2 tsp

    water (cold)
    2 tbsp

    tomato(es) (chopped)
    1/2 cup

    green bell pepper (chopped)
    1/2 cup

    fresh cilantro (minced)
    2 tbsp

  • Blueberry Almond Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

    Blueberry Almond Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

    How to Make Blueberry Almond Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

    Liven up that lunch bag and grab a boost of blue. You’ll be so happy you did when you bite into these creamy blueberry almond chicken salad lettuce wraps. Crispy, flavorful goodness that also fits into a diabetes friendly eating plan. Instead of mayonnaise, these wraps are yogurt-based to cut back on calories and fat—and not to mention an excellent source of vitamin A. Crunch away! 
     


    10 min prep time


    20 min cook time


    4servings


    1/2 cup chicken per lettuce leaf; 2 lettuce leaves per serving

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a bowl, combine yogurt, basil, salt and pepper until blended.
    2. Add chicken, blueberries, celery and scallions and toss until evenly coated.
    3. Arrange lettuce leaves on serving platter and top with chicken mixture, dividing evenly between lettuce leaves.
    4. Top with almonds.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/2 cup chicken per lettuce leaf; 2 lettuce leaves per serving


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      260

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        1g

        5%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      90mg

      30%

    • Sodium
      350mg

      15%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      11g

      4%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%
      • Total Sugars
        7g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      39g

    • Potassium
      586mg

      12%

    Ingredients

    Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
    1/2 cup

    fresh basil (chopped)
    1/4 cup

    salt (kosher)
    1/2 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    cooked chicken (chopped)
    3 cup

    blueberries
    3 cup

    celery (chopped)
    1/2 cup

    green onion (scallion) (chopped)
    1/4 cup

    lettuce leaves
    8

    almonds (sliced and toasted)
    2 tbsp