Best 2 High Protein Chicken Salad Recipes

HEALTHY CHICKEN SALAD

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A protein-packed alternative to the normal chicken salad. This one is healthier, quick, and easy to make. I peeled my apple, personal preference, but feel free to add it unpeeled.

Provided by Yoly

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) container fat-free Greek yogurt (such as Fage®)
½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup diced apple
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 ¼ cups cubed, cooked chicken
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, celery, apple, cranberries, onion, pecans, and Dijon mustard in a bowl; stir until well combined. Mix in chicken and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 28.5 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 247.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

HIGH PROTEIN GREEK CHICKEN SALAD

High Protein Greek Chicken Salad image

High protein, low carb and low fat Greek chicken salad recipe! I'm currently on a high protein muscle building diet and this is perfect to get my protein and veg intake up

Provided by Hearthandmade

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 ounces chicken breasts
salt and pepper
1 cup sliced cucumber
1/4 cup chopped red onion
4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Steps:

Preheat your oven to 400°F and coat a baking sheet with low fat cooking spray.
Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until it's cooked through
Cut the chicken into two-inch pieces.
In a large bowl, toss the cucumber onion and feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar oil and mustard. Add the mustard to the cucumber mixture and stir to coat. Stir in the chicken.
Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Serve the chicken salad over the Romaine lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 61.5, Sodium 385.6, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 17.1

Tips:

Use chicken breasts or thighs. These cuts are naturally high in protein, and they're also relatively inexpensive.
Cook your chicken in a healthy way. Avoid breading or frying your chicken, as these methods will add unnecessary calories and fat. Instead, try baking, roasting, or poaching your chicken.
Add some veggies to your chicken. Vegetables are a great way to add extra nutrients and fiber to your meal. Try roasting your chicken with vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or sweet potatoes.
Season your chicken with herbs and spices. This will add flavor and depth to your dish.
Let your chicken rest before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

These are just a few tips to help you get started with cooking high-protein chicken recipes. With so many delicious and nutritious recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So what are you waiting for? Start cooking today!