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High Protein Chicken Salad

High Protein Chicken Salad for a Deliciously Healthy Lunch

The High Protein Chicken Salad is packed with flavor and 40 grams of protein per serving, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Alternatively, use 1 lb cooked rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 tbsp Chicken Seasoning Salt can work as a substitute.
For the Creamy Base
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Adjust to taste or use Greek yogurt.
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese
For the Salad Mix
  • 1 cup Grapes Can be omitted or replaced with chopped bell peppers.
  • 1 cup Celery Diced.
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • Ground Black Pepper To taste.
  • Salt To taste.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the chicken by placing the boneless skinless chicken breasts in a saucepan and covering them with water. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until no longer pink.
  2. While the chicken cooks, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese with ½ cup of mayonnaise in a mixing bowl and blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Once cooked, let the chicken cool slightly, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, creamy mixture, diced celery, and grapes. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Add fresh lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  6. Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Serve the High Protein Chicken Salad in wraps, on greens, or with whole-grain crackers, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill salad for enhanced flavor and adjust ingredients to taste as desired.

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