Cranberry Chicken Salad

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Updated on Sep. 09, 2022

—Debbie Emrick, Dundee, Michigan

Test Kitchen Approved

Cranberry Chicken Salad

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 medium tart green apples, chopped
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • Lettuce leaves

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder and salt; rub over chicken. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
  2. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 to 4-1/2 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into cubes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in the chicken, apples, cranberries and onion. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.
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