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Jalapeno Popper Keto Chicken Salad

A simple and delicious chicken salad with the flavors of jalapeno poppers, perfect for low-carb diets!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Keto
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2.5 lbs Chicken Breast (cooked & chopped) You can poach it or buy it pre-cooked.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened) Choose a brand that’s on sale.
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Do not use light mayonnaise.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder You can use fresh garlic if preferred.
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder Adjust to your spice preference.
  • 1 pinch Salt Use sea salt if preferred.
  • 1 pinch Pepper Regular pepper works.
  • 4 slices Cooked Bacon (chopped) Bacon enhances the flavor.
  • 1 large Jalapeno (seeded & chopped) Handle carefully to avoid stinging.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Extra sharp for added flavor.

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Poach the chicken for 15 to 20 minutes until tender, using a meat thermometer to ensure it's fully cooked.
Preparing Ingredients
  1. Bake the bacon until crispy, or fry it if you prefer. Chop the jalapeno carefully.
  2. Preheat your oven if baking the bacon.
Mixing the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix thoroughly with a spoon, spatula, or by hand.
Adding Final Ingredients
  1. Gently fold in the chopped bacon, jalapenos, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Chilling and Serving
  1. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Notes

Serve over a bed of greens, in a low-carb wrap, or with pork rinds. This salad keeps well in the fridge for a few days. Experiment with adding diced pickles for extra flavor!