Blueberry Chicken Chopped Salad
This Blueberry Chicken Chopped Salad delivers 38g protein and 877 calories per serving — a substantial option for athletes managing higher daily calorie intakes. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, combining solid protein content with carbs and fats needed for sustained energy.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(454g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •fine sea salt and black pepper
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Lettuce, Romaine(340g)
- •Blueberries(480g)
- •Pecans, Roasted(240g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(142g)
- •Olive oil(45g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(5g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Honey(5g)
- •1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, then dice into small pieces.
- 2Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking all of the ingredients together in a bowl (or shaking vigorously in a sealed jar) until emulsified.
- 3Combine the diced chicken and remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss until evenly combined.
- 4Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
877
calories
38g
protein
71g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 31g
- Saturated fat
- 11.3g
- Sodium
- 479 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 10.3g
4 servings per batch · ~435g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Blueberry Chicken Chopped Salad have per serving?
Each serving delivers 38g of protein and 877 calories, with 71g fat and 31g carbs. The high fat content makes this a calorie-dense meal despite moderate protein-to-calorie ratio.
How long does Blueberry Chicken Chopped Salad take to prep?
This recipe is marked as quick prep and yields 4 servings, so you can batch-prep multiple lunch portions efficiently on the stovetop. Salad-based meals typically require minimal active cooking beyond protein preparation.
Is Blueberry Chicken Chopped Salad good for muscle gain?
At 38g protein and 877 calories per serving, this recipe suits muscle gain phases where calorie surplus supports training intensity and recovery. The macros align with building-phase nutritional requirements.
