Pregnancy Friendly Herb & Apple Chicken Salad

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time20 min

Pregnancy Friendly Herb & Apple Chicken Salad

Poached chicken breast gets simmered gently with bay leaves until it hits a safe, fully cooked temperature, then rests until it's easy to shred into tender, bite-sized pieces. The dressing skips mayonnaise entirely in favor of a bright, creamy blend of coconut cream, apple cider vinegar, and warm turmeric and ginger, whisked until glossy and smooth. Crisp celery, sweet-tart apple, scallion greens, and a generous handful of fresh parsley and chives fold in for crunch and color in every forkful. The result is a lighter, herb-flecked take on chicken salad with a subtle golden hue and a tangy, refreshing finish. Because the chicken is cooked through to a verified safe temperature and the dressing is fully dairy-free, this version is a smart, satisfying choice for a pregnancy friendly lunch or make-ahead dinner. It keeps well in the fridge for a few days, so it's easy to prep once and enjoy all week.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 tsp salt, divided
2 bay leaves

For the dressing

½ cup full-fat coconut cream
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp salt

For the salad

2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 medium apple, cored and diced (about 1 cup)
3 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the chicken breasts in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add 1/2 tsp of the salt and the bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer at the thickest part, about 15–18 minutes.
2
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest until cool enough to handle, about 20–30 minutes. Discard the poaching liquid and bay leaves.

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