High Protein Chicken Salad (Print)

Shredded chicken with grapes, cottage cheese, and spices creates a creamy, tangy, high-protein dish.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Salad Components

01 - 635 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 454 g cooked rotisserie chicken
02 - 2 teaspoons chicken seasoning or salt
03 - 120 ml mayonnaise, plus extra to taste
04 - 240 g cottage cheese
05 - 65 g grapes (any colour), quartered (about 24 grapes)
06 - 2 celery ribs, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
08 - 2 teaspoons dried oregano
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
12 - Ground black pepper, to taste
13 - Salt, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Place chicken breasts in a large pot and season with chicken seasoning or salt. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Alternatively, substitute with cooked rotisserie chicken, omitting the boiling step.
02 - While the chicken cooks, combine cottage cheese and mayonnaise in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and homogenous.
03 - Transfer cooled, cooked chicken to a large mixing bowl. Using two forks, shred the chicken finely for an even texture.
04 - Add the blended cottage cheese and mayonnaise to the shredded chicken. Incorporate quartered grapes, chopped celery, lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
05 - Taste and season the mixture with additional salt and ground black pepper. Add extra mayonnaise or lemon juice if a creamier or tangier profile is desired.
06 - Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 60 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately if preferred.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For added creaminess, incorporate more mayonnaise, blended cottage cheese, or plain Greek yogurt.
02 - Chilling for 1-2 hours enhances flavor and improves texture.
03 - For best consistency in wraps or as a spread, shred chicken finely.
04 - Taste and adjust all seasonings to ensure optimal flavor.
05 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for quality.
06 - Not recommended for freezing due to risk of ingredient separation.

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