hot honey chicken salad (high-protein, meal prep friendly)

Nov 5

If you know me, you know I’m always looking for ways to take a classic and make it macro-friendly. Chicken salad is usually heavy on the mayo, but my version keeps all the creaminess you love while packing in a huge protein punch!!

This has quickly become one of my favorite meal prep recipes — I portion it out for the week and throw it on toast, a wrap, or over greens for an easy lunch that hits my macros every time.

Why You’ll Love It

High-protein: 33g of protein per serving 💪
Macro-friendly: Lightened up with Greek yogurt + cottage cheese instead of mayo
Meal prep approved: Makes 6 servings that hold up well in the fridge
Flavor-packed: Creamy, crunchy, spicy, and sweet all in one
Low-effort hack: Use your stand mixer to shred the chicken and mix everything together in minutes

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Ingredients

20 oz rotisserie chicken, shredded (I use Costco/Kirkland)
½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1 cup blended 2% cottage cheese (blend until smooth for that creamy base)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp hot honey
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup red onion, diced
1 cup shredded carrots
Seasonings to taste: salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika

Directions

Place shredded chicken in a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer). If using a stand mixer, let it do the shredding for you — such a game changer.
Add Greek yogurt, blended cottage cheese, Dijon, and hot honey. Mix until the chicken is well coated and everything is creamy.
Stir in celery, red onion, and carrots for crunch.
Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika (adjust to taste).
Mix everything together and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.