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High Protein Chicken Salad

High Protein Chicken Salad

This High Protein Chicken Salad is a delicious and healthy option packed with protein, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 443 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • large bowl
  • Pot
  • Forks

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1lb cooked rotisserie chicken
  • 2 teaspoons chicken seasoning or salt

Salad Base

  • ½ cup mayonnaise plus more to taste
  • 1 cup cottage cheese

Produce

  • 65 g grapes quartered
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice plus more to taste

Spices

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Begin by cooking the chicken with the salt or chicken seasoning. You can boil it in a pot on the stove, covered, for 20 minutes, or in the instant pot. Alternatively, you can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
  • While the chicken is cooking, add the cottage cheese and mayonnaise to a blender or food processor and blend well. An immersion blender in a jar or bowl works too.
  • When the chicken is tender, remove it from the pot and place it in a large bowl.
  • Using 2 forks, shred the chicken.
  • Add the cottage cheese and mayo, plus the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chill it in the fridge for a couple of hours if you have the time, or serve it immediately and enjoy!

Notes

If you prefer a creamier texture, feel free to add more mayonnaise, blended cottage cheese, or plain Greek yogurt. Allowing the salad to sit in the fridge for an hour or two after mixing can really enhance the flavors, making every bite even better. For a more uniform and pleasant texture, make sure to shred the chicken finely. Don’t skimp on the seasoning as chicken can be quite bland.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 531mgPotassium: 717mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 432IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken salad, easy dinner, healthy recipe, High-Protein, Low-Carb, meal prep
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