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Keto Chicken Salad (Classic Shredded Chicken Salad)

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Made in the style of beloved shredded chicken salads like Chicken Salad Chick or Costco's rotisserie chicken salad, it's quick, easy to make, and totally keto - 0g net carbs!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 10 servings

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl with lid, or plastic wrap to cover
  • large silicone spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ pounds cooked, shredded chicken (see Notes)
  • 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise (plus more to taste)
  • 1 ¼ cups finely diced celery
  • ¼ cup minced onion (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ - 2 teaspoons salt (more or less to taste)
  • 3-6 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth (or low-sodium chicken stock)

Instructions

  • Add 2 ¼ pounds cooked, shredded chicken, 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise, 1 ¼ cups finely diced celery, ¼ cup minced onion (optional), 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1 ½ - 2 teaspoons salt to large mixing bowl. Gently stir all ingredients together until well incorporated.
    Ingredients for keto chicken salad in a large mixing bowl on a neutral background.
  • Once incorporated, add chicken broth to mixture in 1-tablespoon increments, stirring well after each addition to fully incorporate broth. Continue adding broth until desired salad consistency is achieved. See Notes.
  • Once desired consistency is achieved, taste salad mixture. Stir in additional mayonnaise, pepper, or salt as desired.
  • Serve chicken salad immediately, or cover bowl with lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Recipe Notes

  • Chicken: If using store-bought cooked chicken, like rotisserie chicken, make sure to remove the skin first! See instructions below to cook chicken specifically for this recipe.
  • Onion: Technically onions aren't considered keto, but we only use a small amount in this recipe. They're totally optional, though, so feel free to leave them out! Skipping them will save you 1-2 carbs overall.
  • Chicken Broth: I typically use 4-6 tablespoons of chicken broth to get my perfect chicken salad consistency. You may need more or less depending on your preferences.
  • To Shred the Chicken: Use your choice of method! See our post on the best shredded chicken for details on each.
  • Make it Gluten Free: Be sure your chicken broth is 100% gluten free, with no chance of cross-contamination.
  • Make it Paleo/Whole30: Make sure your chicken broth is gluten free and use a compatible mayo.
 

To Cook Chicken for Keto Chicken Salad

  1. Place 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts in large skillet with high sides.
  2. Pour 1 32-ounce carton of chicken broth into skillet, covering chicken completely.
  3. Place skillet on stovetop over medium-high heat. Bring chicken broth to boil, then immediately reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. Cover skillet with lid. Simmer chicken breasts, covered, 20 to 25 minutes, or until internal meat thermometer inserted into chicken breasts reads 160° Fahrenheit.
  5. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Reserve chicken broth to use in chicken salad.
  6. Let chicken rest, undisturbed, 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, chicken should read 165° Fahrenheit internally.
  7. Shred chicken using method of choice, then continue with chicken salad recipe.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 366calProtein: 26gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 633mgPotassium: 287mgTotal Carbs: 1gFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 1gVitamin A: 118IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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