Description
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic chicken salad, bringing all the bold flavors of jalapeño poppers into a wholesome dish. With tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and zesty jalapeños, this salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. It’s easy to whip up in just a few steps, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it on a bed of greens, in a wrap, or as a sandwich filling for endless versatility. Packed with protein and low in carbs, this Whole30-approved salad will satisfy your cravings while keeping your meal healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 5 strips of bacon
- 3 jalapeños
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup green onion
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Boil the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a saucepan with water and boil until cooked through (about 14 minutes). Shred once cooled.
- Cook bacon: Fry bacon in a pan until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- Sauté jalapeños: In olive oil, cook sliced jalapeños until soft.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, chopped bacon, sautéed jalapeños, mayonnaise, green onions, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg