Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
Dill Pickle Chicken Salad packs 55g protein and 310 calories per serving — among the highest-protein options under 350 calories. Whips up in minutes across just 3 servings, making it a lunchbox go-to for the next few days. Hits your protein targets while staying lean for body composition work.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(480g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)(160g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Pickles, Dill, Canned(160g)
- •Celery(240g)
- •Yellow Onion(60g)
- •2 tablespoons pickle brine
- •Honey(10g)
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to taste
- •Dill, Fresh(3g)
- •1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper plus additional to taste
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
Instructions
- 1Stir everything together in a big bowl: chicken, yogurt, pickles, celery, red onion, brine, honey, salt, dill, black pepper, and parsley.
- 2Taste and season as desired. Serve as lettuce cups, over toast, on a croissant, dip with crackers—however you like!
Nutrition — Per Serving
310
calories
55g
protein
6g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 11g
- Saturated fat
- 1.8g
- Sodium
- 606 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.6g
3 servings per batch · ~381g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Dill Pickle Chicken Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 55g of protein and 310 calories with only 6g fat and 11g carbs. This is a high-protein, low-calorie option with minimal carbohydrate content.
How long does Dill Pickle Chicken Salad take to prep?
Quick prep classification with 3 servings per batch means you can prepare this lunch option rapidly. The stovetop method is efficient for turning out a complete meal.
Is Dill Pickle Chicken Salad good for fat loss?
At 310 calories per serving with 55g protein and only 6g fat, this recipe is specifically suited for fat loss phases where you need high protein with minimal calories. The 11g carbs keep it lean while the protein density preserves muscle during a deficit.
