Chicken Salad Recipe
This Chicken Salad packs 78g protein and 739 calories per serving—one of the highest-protein recipes for lunch. Four servings batch quickly on the stovetop, giving you a straightforward meal for hitting 160g+ daily protein targets. Use this when you need maximum protein density in a single sitting.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(960g)
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(120g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(15g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •½ teaspoon sea salt
- •¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Celery(240g)
- •Pecans(80g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
- •Lemon(5g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Arugula(320g)
- •Bread, Whole Wheat, Sliced
Instructions
- 1In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, celery, pecans, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- 2Divide the chicken salad between 4 slices of the bread and top each with ⅓ cup of the arugula. Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread and serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
739
calories
78g
protein
45g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 9g
- Saturated fat
- 7.2g
- Sodium
- 434 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.5g
4 servings per batch · ~446g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Salad Recipe have per serving?
Each serving delivers 78g of protein and 739 calories, with 45g fat and 9g carbs. This ranks among the highest protein options in the PrepForge library while keeping carbs nearly zero.
How long does Chicken Salad Recipe take to prep?
Chicken Salad Recipe is quick prep and yields 4 servings in a single stovetop preparation. You can batch-prep an entire week's supply in one efficient cooking session.
Is Chicken Salad Recipe good for muscle gain?
At 78g protein per serving and 739 calories, this recipe is optimized for muscle gain phases where maximizing daily protein intake is critical. The macro profile supports both protein synthesis and calorie surplus simultaneously.
