Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 6-ounces each
  • 1 (14 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth, use enough to cover the chicken
  • 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup nonfat sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest, grated
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 medium granny smith apple, peeled, cored, diced
  • 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 12 slices whole wheat bread, artisan-style, sliced thin
  • 6 boston lettuce leaves

Method

  • Place the chicken breasts in a pan and cover with broth.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook until done, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool in the broth, then cut into small dice.
  • In a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, orange zest, and juice.
  • Add the dressing to the chicken.
  • Stir in the apple and celery.
  • Place a leaf of lettuce on each of 6 slices of bread.
  • Top with chicken salad and top with a second piece of bread.
  • Refrigerate wrapped in plastic wrap, until ready to serve.
  • Cut each sandwich in half.
  • Exchanges Per Serving: 3 Very Lean Protein, 2 Carbohydrate (Bread/Starch).
  • Nutrition Facts: 286 calories (11% calories from fat), 34 g protein, 4 g total fat (0.4 g saturated fat), 30 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 67 mg cholesterol, 479 mg sodium.