High Protein Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad
A delicious low-carb chicken salad packed with protein, crispy bacon, cheese, and a kick of jalapeño spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb, High Protein
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
- 4 jalapeños, diced (fresh, roasted, or pickled)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (or light mayo)
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients. Start by preheating your oven to 400°F if you’re roasting the jalapeños. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Roast the jalapeños (optional). Place whole jalapeños on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for around 20 minutes until blistered. Let cool and then dice.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on a paper towel and crumble.
- Mix the shredded chicken, diced jalapeños, crumbled bacon, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
- Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Fold everything together until evenly mixed.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve as a dip with crispy tortilla chips, in lettuce cups, or on a toasted sandwich. Can be customized for various flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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