Warm Chicken and Apple Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Chicken and Apple Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. apple cider; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp. cornstarch; 3 tbsp. margarine or butter; 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves; 3/4 tsp. salt; 3 stalk celery; 1 small onion; 2 large Granny Smith apples; 2 c. seedless red grapes; 1 bag baby spinach; 1/2 c. celery leaves; 1/2 c. walnuts

Servings: persons

1 c. apple cider
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. cornstarch
3 tbsp. margarine or butter
1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
3/4 tsp. salt
3 stalk celery
1 small onion
2 large Granny Smith apples
2 c. seedless red grapes
1 bag baby spinach
1/2 c. celery leaves
1/2 c. walnuts

1
In small bowl, blend cider, lemon juice, and cornstarch; set aside.
2
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon margarine over medium-high heat.
3
Add chicken and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir-fry 6 to 8 minutes or just until lightly browned and chicken loses its pink color throughout.
4
With slotted spoon, transfer chicken to large bowl; keep warm.
5
In same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon margarine.
6
Add celery, onion, and remaining salt, and cook 6 to 8 minutes over medium heat or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, stirring often.
7
Transfer to bowl with chicken.
8
To same skillet, add apples and grapes and stir-fry 5 minutes or until apples are tender-crisp.
9
Transfer to bowl with chicken.
10
Stir cider mixture and add to skillet; heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring.
11
Boil 1 minute.
12
Remove skillet from heat; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon margarine.
13
Pour cider dressing into bowl with chicken mixture; toss to coat.
14
Divide spinach among 4 dinner plates; top with chicken mixture and sprinkle with celery leaves and nuts.

630

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. apple cider, 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp. cornstarch, 3 tbsp. margarine or butter, and more.

Yes, Warm Chicken and Apple Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Warm Chicken and Apple Salad

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