Green Chicken Salad

So you may or may not know that the hubs and I have been doing the South Beach Diet. We have both been very successful so far and it has not been difficult at all. I love chicken salad..all kinds. One of my favorites involves grapes, walnuts, and dried cranberries. However, on phase 1 of South Beach we were not able to eat fruit so I had to adapt my recipe. I made this during phase 1 and again now that we are on phase 2 (and are able to eat fruit) and I love it.

Green Chicken Salad

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon seasoned pepper

2 teaspoons seasoned salt

1 bay leaf

4 stalks celery chopped

1 green bell pepper chopped

3 tablespoons fresh chives chopped

1 teaspoon garlic (this is the only time I use pre-minced garlic in a jar. Fresh is too overpowering.)

3/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Place chicken breasts in a medium pot and cover with water. Add the seasoned pepper, seasoned salt and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and cook until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pot and discard cooking liquid. Shred or chop chicken and put in a large bowl. Add celery, bell pepper, chives, garlic, mayonnaise and white pepper. Mix well, chill and serve!