Description
This High Protein Chicken Salad Recipe is a delicious and nutritious option for anyone looking to enjoy a healthy meal without sacrificing flavor. Combining tender shredded chicken with creamy cottage cheese and zesty spices, this salad is not only easy to make but also versatile enough to serve in wraps, on crackers, or over mixed greens. With the addition of crunchy celery and sweet grapes, this dish offers a delightful contrast of textures that will satisfy your hunger and keep you energized throughout the day. Perfect for meal prep, you can whip up a batch in under 30 minutes and enjoy fresh, wholesome lunches all week long!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 1 lb cooked rotisserie chicken)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 65 g grapes (quartered)
- 2 celery ribs (chopped)
- Fresh lemon juice
- Dried oregano
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by boiling it in salted water for about 20 minutes or using an Instant Pot. Alternatively, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Once the chicken is cooked, shred it using forks and place it in a large bowl.
- Add the blended mixture and remaining ingredients to the bowl with the chicken; mix well until combined.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper before chilling for at least an hour or serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg