Jalapeno Popper Keto Chicken (Printable)
Creamy, spicy chicken with bacon, jalapenos, and cheddar in a zesty mayonnaise base.
# Ingredient List:
→ Proteins
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:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly until completely smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
02 - Stir in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed throughout the creamy base.
03 - Add the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped jalapenos, celery, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese to the seasoned mixture.
04 - Using a spatula, gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing. Avoid over-mixing to maintain texture.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired. Serve chilled over lettuce, in low-carb wraps, or with fresh vegetable sticks.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- All the creamy spicy flavors of jalapeno poppers without the carbheavy breading and frying
- meal prep friendly and actually gets better after a day in the fridge
02 -
- Cream cheese that is even slightly cold will leave tiny lumps no matter how much you mix it
- Roasting the jalapenos first adds this incredible smoky depth that takes this from good to cant stop eating it
03 -
- Chop your jalapenos celery and green onions roughly the same size for the best texture in every bite
- Let the salad sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving the flavors really pop