Our Slimming World Chicken Salad Recipe: Transform Your Diet Today

Ever heard of Slimming World? Founded some decades ago, they are famous for their Free Foods program, which consists of foods that are low in calories and high in nutritional value. And the Slimming World chicken salad recipe? Well, this one’s the magnum opus.

Since this is a copycat recipe, we’ve also made sure to include some different variations, some include more carbs, and include more protein. Choose accordingly! The Slimming World chicken salad recipe is a practical lunch (or even dinner, if you’d like) option that is healthy and fit. Make sure to check it out.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Equipment
• Storage
• Tips
• Slimming World Chicken Salad Recipe
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Ingredients

• Chicken — 1 pound, boneless and skinless.
• Soy sauce — 3 tbsp.
• Vinegar — 3 tbsp.
• Cherry tomatoes — 5-10 pcs.
• Cucumber — 1 pc., chopped.
• Red bell pepper — 1 pc., sliced.
• Lemon juice — 4 tbsp.
• Salt and pepper — to taste.
• Yogurt — optional.

Instructions

1. Dice the chicken into small pieces.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, lemon juice, and vinegar. Mix well.

3. Cover and transfer to your fridge for a few hours.

4. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, salt, and pepper on a plate.

5. Remove the chicken from your fridge.

6. Heat some oil in a pan and add the chicken.

7. Cook the chicken on low-medium heat, for about 5 minutes.

8. Add the cooked chicken to your salad plate with the sauce.

9. You could also add yogurt to the mix, either combining it with the other seasoning or separately.

Substitutions

• Soy sauce — A proper marinade sets the difference between an average chicken salad and a distinguished one. Soy sauce is great in marinades, as it’s not only fairly versatile but also provides a rich and deep flavor that could be hard to replace sometimes. If you will be going with soy sauce, we’d recommend using a low-sodium one to keep your salt intake in control.
  
  Still, if you’d like to replace soy sauce, you could start with Tamari. Originating from Japan, Tamari is milder in taste, and also gluten-free. The more popular alternative to soy sauce, however, would be Worcestershire sauce, although the taste will differ a little bit.

• Vinegar — Vinegar will be one of the key ingredients of your marinade, along with soy sauce and lemon juice. It works similar to soy sauce, by providing a deep and rich flavor that is hard to replace. As a bonus, vinegar also helps tenderize your chicken, and it will help keep your salad fresh for a longer period.
  
  White wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar will work just fine with a mild flavor, meaning that they won’t be dominating your dish by overpowering other ingredients. The most commonly used one is balsamic vinegar because it works perfectly in salads.

• Chicken — Choosing the right type of chicken will make or break your salad. The first rule? You should stay away from boned-in and skin-on ones, whether it’s chicken thighs or chicken breast. After all, we’re making a salad, so you should probably stick to the boneless and skinless ones.
  
  Chicken breast is probably the more common alternative, but be careful not to overcook your chicken breast or you will have a dry meal. Chicken thighs are another alternative, and although they are not as popular as chicken breast, they are still commonly used in most chicken salads. Chicken thighs are likely to be more flavorful and tender, at least compared to chicken breast. If you will be going with this one, you might want to consider grilling or roasting your chicken.

• Yogurt — Yogurt can end up as a huge upgrade for your dish, and it will easily take your chicken salad to another level, with a tangy flavor with a creamy texture.
  
  When it comes to the type, we’d recommend going with plain Greek yogurt. If the premise of a tangy flavor and a creamy texture has got your attention but, for some reason, yogurt is not an option, you could also use mayonnaise.

Variations

• Chicken pasta salad — This one’s for those who would like to have their chicken salad with more carbs. It’s even better when the dish is syn-free, per the Slimming World, which is the case with this one. All you need is half a pound of pasta, and the type or the shape doesn’t matter. Cook it according to the package instructions, and serve it alongside your chicken salad!

• Chicken quinoa salad — Well, it’s no secret that one of the pros of this Slimming World chicken salad recipe is that it is a healthy, fitting option for lunch. But it could get even better. Quinoa is the ultimate superfood, not only it’s a delight but it’s also a great source of protein, with some antioxidants. Whether it’s red, white, or black quinoa, the protein and the taste are still there. All you need is half a pound of cooked quinoa.

Equipment

• Measuring spoons.

• Mixing bowl.

• Large pan.

• Plate.

Storage

• Cover the leftover chicken salad with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or in an airtight container.

• Storing it in your fridge can last for three days.

Tips

• The ingredients — Whether it’s the tomatoes, the cucumber, or the chicken; your first priority should be to make sure that they are all fresh. This is the Slimming World chicken salad recipe, and the quality of your ingredients will easily set the bar for your dish.

• The seasoning — If you’d like to have your chicken salad savored, you might also want to consider adding other herbs and spices like garlic powder, onion powder, or maybe even paprika.