Description
This Keto Jalapeno Popper Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad is a creamy, spicy, and protein-packed dish perfect for a low-carb lifestyle. Combining tender chicken breast with fresh jalapenos, crispy bacon, and a zesty lime dressing, this salad offers bold flavors and satisfying textures that make for a delicious and healthy meal or snack.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 1 large Chicken Breast
- 3/4 cup Cottage Cheese
- 2 Celery Stalks, diced
- 2 Green Onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 3 tbsp Chopped Fresh Jalapeno
- 5 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Jalapeno
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
- Juice of 2 Limes
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Prepare the chicken breast by baking, boiling, or grilling according to your preference until thoroughly cooked. Once done, shred the chicken and chop into small pieces, then set aside to cool.
- Prep the vegetables: Dice the celery stalks, slice the green onions, and chop the fresh jalapenos finely to bring fresh crunch and heat to the salad.
- Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, sliced green onions, chopped jalapenos, crumbled bacon, cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Prepare the dressing: Using a food processor or blender, blend together the sour cream, additional chopped jalapenos, fresh cilantro, onion powder, garlic salt, and lime juice until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Toss the salad: Pour the jalapeno dressing over the prepared chicken mixture and toss gently to coat all components with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad over fresh salad greens, spread on keto bread for a sandwich, or simply as is for a satisfying keto-friendly meal.
Notes
- You can cook the chicken breast by any preferred method such as baking, grilling, or boiling.
- The jalapeno heat level can be adjusted by reducing or increasing the amount used in the salad and dressing.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese and sour cream for the best keto-friendly fat content.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days to let flavors meld.
- For added crunch, sprinkle toasted nuts or seeds on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Keto chicken salad, jalapeno popper salad, low carb chicken recipe, cottage cheese chicken salad, keto lunch, spicy chicken salad
