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    Home » Recipes » Salad Recipes

    Published: Aug 10, 2021 · Last Updated: Oct 12, 2021 by Kyndra Holley

    Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad

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    jalapeno popper chicken salad, piled high on top of keto sandwich rolls

    This low carb Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad recipe is the perfect quick and easy lunch recipe. Tender, juicy chicken, smoky bacon, spicy jalapeños, garlic, and red onion, tossed with creamy mayo, Dijon, and fresh herbs and spices. It is incredibly flavorful and comes together in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for keto meal prep. Enjoy it in a low carb sandwich, as a lettuce wrap, or even as a dip.

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    Ingredients in Whole30 Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad
    Ingredient Notes
    Step by Step Instructions
    Recipe Tips and Variations
    Serving Suggestions
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Other Recipes You Might Enjoy
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    Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad


    This recipe is from my book Dairy Free Keto Cooking. It has over 170 dairy free keto recipes and over 100 pages of resources. It contains everything you need to find ease and success living a keto lifestyle.

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    Ingredients in Whole30 Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad

    ingredients for chicken salad - chicken, jalapeño, red onion, bacon, mayo, green onion

    Ingredient Notes

    • CHICKEN: For this keto chicken salad recipe, I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you can also use chicken thighs. To make this recipe even easier, can even use rotisserie chicken. If you love chicken salad, try my Dill Chicken Salad Recipe
    • BACON: What would a Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad be with the addition of chopped smokey bacon? If you enjoy the classic flavor combo of Jalapeño poppers, try my Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup Recipe
    • JALAPEÑO: If you are not a fan of jalapeños or do not like spicy foods, you can simply omit them. If you want to mix things up a bit, this is also delicious with red bell peppers, Serrano peppers, or even poblano peppers. Check out my Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Popper Recipe
    • MAYONNAISE: The mayo in this recipe and a nice cooling, creaminess. If you are not concerned with keeping this a dairy free chicken salad recipe, try mixing some softened cream cheese in with the mayo. For even more flavor, try making it with my Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe.

    Step by Step Instructions

    white bowl with the ingredients for jalapeño popper chicken salad - chicken, bacon, onion, jalapeño, hot sauce, garlic

    How to make Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad

    STEP 1: Add the chicken, bacon, onions, chives, jalapeños, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a large bowl.

    a white ceramic bowl, filled with jalapeño popper chicken salad

    STEP 2: Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated. Taste and add more hot sauce and/or salt, if desired.

    a bowl of chicken salad, surrounded by fresh tomatoes, chives, and lettuce wraps

    Recipe Tips and Variations

    • Storage: Store the leftover Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad in refrigerator for up to a week. (These are my favorite storage and meal prep containers)
    • Use Rotisserie Chicken: To make this keto chicken salad recipe even easier, use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. If you want to make your own whole roasted chicken, try my Garlic and Herb Butter Roasted Chicken Recipe
    • Make it Pickled: Change things up and use Pickled Jalapeños instead of the roasted jalapeños, and Pickled Red Onions in place of the raw red onions.
    • Cheese it Up: If you are not concerned with keeping this a dairy free chicken salad recipe, it is also delicious with cream cheese or sharp cheddar cheese added.
    • Add Roasted Garlic: If you are like me and LOVE all things garlic, try adding some Whole Roasted Garlic Cloves to this recipe.
    • Add Tomatoes: This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad recipe is also delicious with cherry tomatoes, or even sun-dried tomatoes added.
    • Make it Whole30 Compliant: To make this a Whole30 Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad recipe, just make sure that the hot sauce, mayonnaise, and bacon that you use have only Whole30 compliant ingredients.
    a bowl of chicken salad, surrounded by fresh tomatoes, chives, and lettuce wraps

    Serving Suggestions

    • Make a sandwich: Pile this keto chicken salad on top of my Keto Everything Buns and make a Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad Sandwich
    • Make lettuce wraps: Wrap it up in fresh lettuce leaves for a delicious lettuce wrapped variation.
    • Make stuffed peppers: Halve and seed a bell pepper, spoon some of the chicken salad in both halves, and bake for 20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender. (more keto stuffed pepper recipes)
    • Make stuffed avocados: Spoon some of this whole30 chicken salad over top of half of an avocado. Try this Bruschetta Stuffed Avocado Recipe
    • Serve it as a Dip: Add 4 ounces of softened cream cheese and make this a warm dip. Simply mix all ingredients together and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F. (More Keto Dip Recipes)
    jalapeno popper chicken salad, piled high on top of keto sandwich rolls

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you roast jalapeños?

    There are a couple of ways to roast the jalapeños. If you have a gas range, you can roast them directly over the flame, turning them frequently so they do not burn. They are done when they are charred and slightly blistered. Alternatively, you can lay them on a baking sheet and put them under the oven broiler for 3 to 4 minutes.

    What is a good substitute for mayonnaise?

    If you are not a fan of mayo, or cannot have eggs, Greek yogurt makes a great substitution in this recipe. If you substitute with yogurt, I recommend omitting the vinegar.

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    white bowl full of low carb chicken salad with bacon, jalapeños, onion, and green onions

    Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad


    ★★★★★

    5 from 6 reviews

    • Author: Kyndra Holley
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    This low carb Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad recipe from my book Dairy Free Keto Cooking is the perfect quick and easy lunch recipe. Tender, juicy chicken, smoky bacon, spicy jalapeños, garlic, and red onion, tossed with creamy mayo, Dijon, and fresh herbs and spices. It is incredibly flavorful and comes together in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for keto meal prep. Enjoy it in a low carb sandwich, as a lettuce wrap, or even as a dip.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces (I get all my organic, free-range chicken here)
    • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
    • ¼ cup chopped red onions
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
    • 2 roasted jalapeños, seeded and sliced
    • ½ cup mayonnaise (get my homemade recipe here)
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, more to taste
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 batches Keto Everything Buns (optional for making sandwiches)
    • romaine lettuce leaves (optional for making lettuce wraps)

    Instructions

    1. Put the chicken, bacon, onions, chives, jalapeños, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix until the ingredients are well incorporated. Taste and add more hot sauce and/or salt, if desired.
    2. Serve on my Keto Everything Buns, in lettuce wraps, or all on its own. 

    Notes

    • net carbs per serving: 0.7g
    • Storage: Store the leftover Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad in refrigerator for up to a week.
    • Use Rotisserie Chicken: To make this keto chicken salad recipe even easier, use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
    • Cheese it Up: If you are not concerned with keeping this a dairy free chicken salad recipe, it is also delicious with some cream cheese or sharp cheddar cheese added. 
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Salad Recipes
    • Method: Mixing
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 435
    • Fat: 21.8g
    • Carbohydrates: 1g
    • Fiber: 0.3g
    • Protein: 55.2g

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    Comments

    1. Kristie Washington says

      June 07, 2022 at 2:37 pm

      This Is Amazing! Will Be Making It Over And Over.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Typhanie says

      March 19, 2022 at 8:22 pm

      Highly recommend. We made the chicken in the air fryer while getting the bacon cooked and other ingredients together. Such an easy dinner. My husband is taking leftovers for lunch! Also, the store was out of jalapeños, so we substituted pickled jalapeños and it turned out great!

      ★★★★★

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    3. Stacey Scott says

      October 01, 2021 at 9:18 am

      I have been following you for about a decade now and have loved so many of your recipes. I have never left a review before but I just had to for this recipe. I can't tell you how much I love it!!! So simple but with such great flavor. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

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    4. José O. says

      August 22, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      This is awesome I love jalapeño poppers and I think this is a great recipe to eat them without regrets

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Paula D says

      August 12, 2021 at 9:03 am

      I've been making this on repeat since I first bought your cookbook. I never get tired of it. Thank you for creating such a delicious recipe.

      ★★★★★

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    6. Baltisraul says

      August 11, 2021 at 4:52 am

      This weekend a large family gathering is planned. You just solved what to bring. Since kids will be involved, I will soak the jalapenoe in 7-Up (not diet) for about 25 min to remove some of the heat. I will need to double this recipe but don't believe that will be a problem.

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