{"id":745,"date":"2016-06-15T19:27:53","date_gmt":"2016-06-15T19:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/?p=745"},"modified":"2016-06-15T19:27:53","modified_gmt":"2016-06-15T19:27:53","slug":"quick-healthy-take-on-summertime-chicken-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/?p=745","title":{"rendered":"Quick, healthy take on summertime chicken salad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"abody\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/chickensalad.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-746\" src=\"http:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/chickensalad-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"chickensalad\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/chickensalad-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/chickensalad.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"abody\"><span class=\"Fid_1\">Recently, I wanted to go for a hike after work, but still wanted<\/span><span class=\"Fid_1\"> to make a good dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"abody\"><span class=\"Fid_1\">So, I stuffed a whole chicken with two lemons cut in half and roasted that while I went for a hike.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"abody\"><span class=\"Fid_1\">I returned to a delicious meal, but using a whole bird is a bit much for just me, so I had some leftovers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"abody\"><span class=\"Fid_1\">A new friend, Michele, has inspired me to try eating healthier again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"abody\"><span class=\"Fid_1\">Chicken is full of protein and very healthy. Chicken salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted chicken, but I wanted something different than the standard chicken salad fare and healthier to boot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"abody\"><span class=\"Fid_1\">The recipe below makes a refreshing chicken salad and eating it on a Romaine leaf helps keeps the carbs and calories down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"abody\"><span class=\"Fid_1\">This is definitely a quick and easy recipe that I wanted to share. Give it a try the next time you have leftover chicken, I\u2019m sure you will enjoy it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"abody\"><strong>REFRESHING ROASTED CHICKEN SALAD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"abody\"><span class=\"Fid_1\">Prep Time: 10 min Ready in: 15 min Ingredients: 3 c. roasted chicken, chopped (mixing dark and light meat works best)<\/span><span class=\"Fid_1\"> \u00be c. mayonnaise 2 tbs. chopped fresh dill 1 c. red seedless grapes, slice 1 can (11 oz. ) mandarin oranges, drained \u00bd c. roasted sunflower seeds Romaine lettuce Directions: 1. Mix the chicken, mayonnaise and dill in a large bowl, blend well. Add the grapes, oranges and sunflower seeds, carefully fold<\/span><span class=\"Fid_1\"> them into the mix 2. Place several tablespoons of the chicken salad onto a single Romaine leaf,<\/span><span class=\"Fid_1\">serve and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, I wanted to go for a hike after work, but still wanted to make a good dinner. 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