High Protein Chicken Salad
This high protein chicken salad combines tender shredded chicken with crunchy celery, juicy grapes, and a creamy mayo-cottage cheese blend, providing 40g of protein per serving. Perfect for meal prep and versatile for wraps or sandwiches.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 1 lb cooked rotisserie chicken)
- 2 tsp chicken seasoning (or salt)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (plus more to taste)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 65 g grapes, quartered (about 24 grapes)
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (plus more to taste)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- to taste Salt & black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil chicken breasts in salted water or chicken seasoning for 20 minutes (covered), or use an Instant Pot. (Skip this step if using rotisserie chicken.)
- In a blender or food processor, mix cottage cheese and mayo until smooth.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks in a large mixing bowl.
- Add grapes, celery, lemon juice, and seasonings to the bowl along with the creamy mixture. Stir well to coat.
- Adjust seasoning, then chill for at least 1 hour for maximum flavor.
- Serve in wraps, sandwiches, or as a dip with crackers & fruit.
Notes
Make it extra creamy by adding more mayo or substituting with Greek yogurt for a tangier twist. Chill for 1–2 hours before serving to enhance flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 40gFat: 28gFiber: 1gSugar: 4g