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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious twist on traditional chicken salad, combining shredded chicken with spicy jalapeños and crispy bacon for an extraordinary flavor.


Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 5 strips of bacon
  • 3 jalapeños
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup green onion
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil


Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a medium-sized saucepan and cover with cold water until submerged by at least one inch.
  2. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot, simmering for 14 minutes.
  3. While the chicken cooks, fry the bacon in a frying pan over medium-low heat until crispy.
  4. Deseed and slice the jalapeños into small strips.
  5. Sauté the jalapeños in a separate frying pan with one tablespoon of oil over medium heat for about ten minutes, adding 1/2 teaspoon of salt for the last minute.
  6. Drain the bacon on a towel and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  7. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, green onion, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  8. Remove the cooked chicken, shred it, and combine with the mayo mixture, sautéed jalapeños, and chopped bacon in a large bowl, mixing well to coat.

Notes

Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before shredding to maintain its moisture.