High Protein Chicken Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Salad Components
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Chunky grapes in any color, chopped into quarters (about 24 grapes or 65 g)
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454 g cooked rotisserie chicken or 635 g boneless, skinless chicken breast
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Fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon (and more if you like)
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120 ml mayo, and a little extra if you want it richer
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Chopped celery, 2 stalks
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2 teaspoons oregano, dried
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240 g cottage cheese
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Black pepper and salt, as much as you want
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Onion powder, half a teaspoon
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Chicken seasoning or some salt, 2 teaspoons
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Smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
# Instructions:
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Pop the salad in the fridge with a cover for at least an hour to let all the flavors blend. If you can't wait, go ahead and eat it right away.
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Give it a try and add more salt, black pepper, a splash of lemon juice, or a spoonful of mayo if you want more tang or extra creaminess.
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Toss in the cottage cheese and mayo mixture with your shredded chicken. Throw in the grape pieces, celery, oregano, smoked paprika, lemon juice, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir it all up until it looks evenly mixed.
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Grab two forks and pull apart your cooked, cooled chicken in a big bowl until it's all stringy and fine.
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While the chicken’s cooking, toss mayo and cottage cheese in a blender or food processor. Blend till it's super smooth.
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Set your chicken breasts in a big pot, sprinkle with seasoning or salt, then pour in water. Bring to a boil, cover it, then let it simmer for about 20 minutes till just cooked through. Or skip this and use rotisserie chicken instead.
# Notes:
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Add extra mayonnaise, cottage cheese, or swap in Greek yogurt if you want it even creamier.
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The taste gets even better after chilling for one to two hours.
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Finely shredded chicken works best for making wraps or a sandwich spread.
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Season to your liking—taste as you go and make it yours.
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Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and use them up in three to four days.
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Freezing isn’t a great idea since the texture might get weird.