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High Protein Chicken Salad Recipe

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This High Protein Chicken Salad is a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner. Made with tender shredded chicken, blended cottage cheese and mayonnaise, fresh grapes, celery, and zesty seasonings, this salad packs a protein punch while balancing sweet and savory flavors. The recipe is straightforward, using simple cooking techniques and fresh ingredients, making it an ideal meal-prep option or a tasty addition to sandwiches and wraps.

Ingredients

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Chicken

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

Salad Mix

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (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
  • 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: Season the chicken breasts with chicken seasoning or salt. Place them in a pot, cover with water, and boil on the stove for 20 minutes until fully cooked and tender. Alternatively, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  2. Blend the creamy base: While the chicken cooks, combine the cottage cheese and mayonnaise in a blender, food processor, or use an immersion blender in a jar or bowl. Blend until smooth and well combined.
  3. Shred the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and place it in a large mixing bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken into fine pieces.
  4. Combine ingredients: Add the blended cottage cheese and mayonnaise mixture to the shredded chicken. Then incorporate the quartered grapes, chopped celery, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
  5. Season and chill: Adjust the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste. For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for a couple of hours before serving. Alternatively, serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Using rotisserie chicken can save cooking time and add extra flavor.
  • Blend the cottage cheese and mayonnaise thoroughly for a creamy texture without lumps.
  • Chilling the salad helps flavors meld together more deeply but serving it fresh is also delicious.
  • Feel free to adjust seasoning quantities based on your taste preferences.
  • This salad works great as a sandwich filling or served over greens for a low-carb option.

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