Keto Chicken Salad
A creamy, crunchy, low-carb chicken salad that saves your sanity on chaotic days. Made with rotisserie chicken, mayo, and flavorful add-ins, it’s the ultimate feel-good keto lunch or meal prep hero.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Cutting board + knife
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped — rotisserie chicken is your bestie here, zero shame
- 1/2 cup mayo — get the good stuff or go halfsies with Greek yogurt if you’re feeling cute
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard — not yellow girl. This is your flavor elevator
- 1/3 cup chopped celery — crunch queen don’t skip
- 1/4 cup red onion diced fine — adds the sass and a pop of color
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds — for that boujee bite
- Salt & black pepper to taste — duh
- 1 tbsp lemon juice — brings it all together like therapy and snacks
Instructions
Shred Like You’re Stress-Relieving
- Grab that cooked chicken and go to town. I usually use my fingers like a cavewoman because it’s faster and, let’s be honest, kind of satisfying. Just don’t drop any down your shirt like I did (twice).
Whisk It, Baby
- In a big ol’ bowl, mix the mayo, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. This is where the magic happens. Taste it. Too tangy? Add a dollop more mayo. Too mellow? A smidge more mustard. You're in charge.
Toss in the Crunch Squad
- Add the celery, red onion, and nuts into the bowl. This is the part where it goes from “meh” to “wow who made this?”
Bring in the Star (aka Chicken)
- Add your shredded chicken and gently mix it all together until everything is coated and cozy. If it looks dry, add a little more mayo. If it looks too wet… girl, go with it. Moist is a vibe today.
Chill, Then Slay
- Pop it in the fridge for at least 15 minutes. It gets better the longer it sits — like wine, or me after coffee.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor.
- Add-ins like pickles, capers, or paprika can totally level this up.
- Serve chilled for best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Perfect in lettuce cups, low-carb wraps, or straight from the bowl at 2 a.m.