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Crisp Apple & Toasted Almond Dill Chicken Salad

High-protein Greek yogurt chicken salad loaded with crisp Honeycrisp crunch.

Traditional deli chicken salads are drenched in heavy mayonnaise that masks the chicken and spikes saturated fat. This lightened gourmet recipe relies on juicy oven-roasted chicken breast folded into a Greek yogurt and avocado mayo dressing infused with pungent fresh dill, sweet diced Honeycrisp apples, and toasted slivered almonds for maximum texture.

⏱PREP TIME15 min
🔥COOK TIME20 min
🍱BATCH YIELD5 Meals
🧊SHELF LIFE5 Days
Crisp Apple & Toasted Almond Dill Chicken Salad
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Step-by-Step Batch Method

7 Chef Steps
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange chicken breasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spray lightly with olive oil, and season with dried dill, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Bake chicken for 20 to 22 minutes until internal temperature registers 165°F. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature for 15 minutes before chilling.

  3. 3

    Once chicken is cold, dice into uniform 1/2-inch cubes on a cutting board.

  4. 4

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, avocado mayo, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, salt, and pepper until velvety.

  5. 5

    Add diced chicken, crunchy Honeycrisp apples, diced celery, minced red onion, and toasted almonds to the bowl.

  6. 6

    Fold everything together until every morsel is coated in fragrant green dill dressing.

  7. 7

    Portion into 5 meal prep containers and chill for at least 1 hour before enjoying.

👨‍🍳 Pro Meal Prep Tips for This Dish

  • Keep apples bright: toss diced apples in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice before folding them in to prevent browning throughout the week.
  • Almond crunch safeguard: if you prefer nuts extra crunchy, pack toasted slivered almonds in tiny snack bags and sprinkle right before eating.
  • Serving versatility: enjoy as a sandwich filler, in collard green wraps, or scooped with sliced English cucumbers.
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