Curried Chicken and Apple Sandwich 🥪
Description:
This Curried Chicken and Apple Sandwich has garnered rave reviews at family picnics, offering a delightful departure from traditional meat-salad sandwiches. It’s a refreshing and easy-to-make option, perfect for lunch or snacks. Serve it up in pita pockets or any way you prefer!
Recipe Details:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Apple, Fruit, Meat, Healthy, < 30 Mins, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 383.1
- Fat: 11.7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 58.7mg
- Sodium: 601.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 46.5g
- Fiber: 7g
- Sugar: 7.5g
- Protein: 25.6g
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Plain low-fat yogurt | 1/4 cup |
| Curry powder | 1/4 tsp |
| Salt | 3/4 tsp |
| Garlic | 1/8 tsp |
| Green onions | 1/8 cup |
| Golden Delicious apples | 1 |
| Red Delicious apple | 1 |
| Fresh cilantro | 2 tbsp |
| Lettuce leaves | 5 |
| Cooked chicken breast, diced | 1 |
| Mayonnaise | 2 tbsp |
| Ground red pepper | 1/4 tsp |
| Green pepper, diced | 1 |
Instructions:
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Prepare Dressing: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, curry powder, salt, ground red pepper, and minced garlic until well combined.
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Combine Ingredients: Stir in diced chicken breast, finely chopped green onions, diced green pepper, diced apples (both Golden Delicious and Red Delicious), and freshly chopped cilantro into the dressing mixture until evenly coated.
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Assemble Sandwiches: Tuck several lettuce leaves into each half of the pita pockets, then generously stuff them with the prepared chicken and apple filling.
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Chill: Cover the sandwiches with plastic food wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. These sandwiches can be stored refrigerated for up to 2 days, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
Tips:
- For added crunch and flavor, consider adding chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts to the filling mixture.
- Customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of curry powder and ground red pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Opt for whole grain or multigrain pita pockets for a healthier option.
- Serve with a side of fresh fruit salad or vegetable sticks for a well-rounded meal.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Curried Chicken and Apple Sandwich! 🍽️
