Description
Indulge in this High Protein Chicken Salad Recipe, the perfect blend of flavor and nutrition for a satisfying meal. Featuring tender chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and a medley of crunchy vegetables, this salad is an excellent choice for lunch or as a quick snack. With its high protein content, it’s ideal for muscle recovery and can be enjoyed in various ways—on its own, in wraps, or with crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons chicken seasoning (or salt)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 65 g grapes (quartered)
- 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
- Cook the chicken by boiling it with seasoning until fully cooked (about 20 minutes). Alternatively, use shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Blend together cottage cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks in a large bowl.
- Combine shredded chicken with blended dressing, grapes, celery, lemon juice, and spices; mix well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill for a couple of hours or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg