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High Protein Chicken Salad Recipe

High Protein Chicken Salad Recipe
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A high-protein, flavorful chicken salad made with shredded chicken breast, creamy cottage cheese, mayonnaise, fresh grapes, celery, and a blend of aromatic spices. Perfect as a healthy lunch or light dinner option, this salad offers a creamy texture with a subtle sweetness from the grapes and a refreshing crunch from the celery.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

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

Dressing & Mix-ins

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (plus more to taste, store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 65 g grapes, quartered (about 24 grapes, any color)
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (plus more to taste)

Seasonings

  • 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 breasts with chicken seasoning or salt. You can boil them in a covered pot on the stove for about 20 minutes until tender, or use an Instant Pot for faster cooking. Alternatively, use 1 lb of pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: While the chicken is cooking, combine cottage cheese and mayonnaise in a blender, food processor, or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and transfer it to a large bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken finely.
  4. Mix Ingredients: Add the blended cottage cheese and mayonnaise mixture to the shredded chicken. Then fold in the quartered grapes, chopped celery, and fresh lemon juice.
  5. Season the Salad: Sprinkle in the dried oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Mix everything thoroughly to combine flavors evenly.
  6. Chill or Serve: For best results, refrigerate the salad for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to meld together. However, you can serve it immediately and enjoy a fresh, protein-packed meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute the chicken breasts with rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
  • Adjust the amount of mayonnaise and lemon juice according to your taste preferences for creaminess and acidity.
  • The grapes add a natural sweetness balanced by the savory spices—feel free to use red or green grapes.
  • This salad can be served on its own, with leafy greens, or as a sandwich filling.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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