Jalapeno Popper Keto Chicken Salad (Printable Version)
Creamy, spicy chicken salad with bacon, cheddar, and fresh jalapenos. Perfect low-carb meal ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Protein
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
→ Vegetables
03 - 2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
04 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
→ Dairy
06 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
11 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir in garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly incorporated.
03 - Add cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, jalapenos, celery, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.
04 - Gently fold ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It captures everything people love about jalapeno poppers without the hassle of stuffing and baking peppers
- The creamy-spicy balance keeps you satisfied for hours, which is honestly the holy grail of keto eating
02 -
- The flavor develops overnight so making it the night before is honestly the smartest move
- Some jalapenos are way hotter than others, so taste a tiny piece before you commit to adding all of them
03 -
- Roast your jalapenos under the broiler for 5 minutes before chopping to mellow the heat and add this amazing charred flavor
- Room temperature ingredients mix better so pull everything out about 30 minutes before you start