Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad Recipe
A flavorful, creamy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad that combines tender boiled chicken breasts with crispy bacon, sautéed jalapeños, and a zesty mayonnaise dressing. This recipe is perfect for a high-protein low-carb meal and can be enjoyed immediately or stored for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Total Time: 39 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Bacon
- 5 strips of bacon
Vegetables & Seasonings
- 3 jalapeños
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (plus additional to taste)
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Boil the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a medium-sized saucepan and cover with cold water, ensuring the chicken is submerged by at least 1 inch. Bring the water to a boil uncovered on the stove, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer for 14 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove chicken from heat.
- Cook the Bacon: While the chicken simmers, heat a skillet on medium-low and fry the bacon strips until they are crispy. Once cooked, place bacon on a paper towel to drain excess grease, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Jalapeños: Deseed and slice jalapeños into small strips; leave some seeds for added heat if desired. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and sauté jalapeños until soft, about 10 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and sauté for an additional minute, then remove from heat.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped green onion, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well to create the flavorful dressing.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove chicken breasts from water and shred them using two forks on a plate or cutting board.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, sautéed jalapeños, chopped bacon, and mayonnaise dressing. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- For Whole30 compliance, use Whole30-approved bacon and mayonnaise.
- Leave some jalapeño seeds in if you prefer a spicier salad.
- This salad works well as a filling for wraps or sandwiches.
- Can be meal prepped in advance for easy lunches or dinners.
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