Middle Eastern-Spiced Chicken Salad
This Middle Eastern-inspired chicken salad brings together tender chicken breast, crisp celery and fruity apple for a refreshing dish. Cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom lend it a warm, aromatic spice that sets it apart from classic poultry salads. Sweetened with stevia and free from heavy carbs, it slots neatly into a low-carb or LOGI way of eating. Perfect as a light lunch or a side at your next barbecue.
Ingredients
- 150 g chicken breast
- 1 apple
- 2 sticks celery, about 100 g
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch grated nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cardamom
- salt and pepper, to taste
- stevia, to taste, for sweetening; or use erythritol
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 1 Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | 260 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g | 20 g |
| Protein | 34 g | 34 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 3 g |
| Fibre | 4 g | 4 g |
| of which sugar | 14 g | 14 g |
How this is calculated
Target amount = ingredient amount × target servings ÷ base servings. The result is then rounded for kitchen use: from 100 g or ml to the nearest 5, between 1 and 99 to the nearest 1, pieces and spoons to half units, amounts below one unit to quarters, thirds or halves. Teaspoons and tablespoons also go down to an eighth, kilograms and litres stay finer.
Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Poach the chicken breast in simmering water until cooked through, then leave to cool and cut into small cubes.
- Cut the apple and celery into cubes too.
- Combine the chicken, apple and celery in a bowl.
- Add the lemon juice, stevia, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom, and mix everything together well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the salad rest for about 20 minutes so the flavours can develop, then serve.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 260 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Protein | 34 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| of which sugar | 14 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I make this chicken salad ahead?
Yes, it's easy to prepare a few hours in advance. Covered in the fridge, it keeps for up to a day.
Is this recipe suitable for the LOGI method?
Yes, the recipe skips starchy ingredients and sugar, so it fits well into a LOGI way of eating.
Can I leave out or swap the apple?
You can leave out the apple or swap it for pear. Keep in mind this will slightly change the carb content.
What can I use instead of stevia?
You can use erythritol instead, or simply add a little extra lemon juice if you'd rather skip the sweetness.
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