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High Protein Chicken Salad Recipe

High Protein Chicken Salad Recipe

5 from 16 reviews

This High Protein Chicken Salad recipe is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Packed with flavorful ingredients and easy to make, it’s sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

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

For the Salad:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (plus more to taste)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 65 g grapes (quartered)
  • 2 celery ribs (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (plus more to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • ground black pepper (to taste)
  • salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: Begin by cooking the chicken with the salt or chicken seasoning until tender.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: Blend the cottage cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
  3. Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken, shred it, and place it in a bowl.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Mix the shredded chicken with the dressing, grapes, celery, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Season and Chill: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then chill the salad in the fridge for a couple of hours or serve immediately.

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Keywords: high protein, chicken salad, healthy, easy, quick