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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad Recipe

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

Spice up your mealtime with this irresistible Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad—a creamy, savory twist loaded with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and a kick of jalapeño heat you won’t want to miss!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

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
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in a medium saucepan and cover them with cold water until submerged by at least 1 inch of water.
  • Bring the pot to a boil on the stove, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover with a lid. Let the chicken simmer for 14 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • While the chicken is cooking, fry the bacon on the stovetop over medium-low heat until crispy.
  • Deseed the jalapeños and slice them into small strips. For extra heat, leave some seeds attached to the pepper.
  • In a frying pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Saute the jalapeños until soft, approximately 10 minutes. Season with 1/2 tsp of salt and saute for an additional minute.
  • Place the cooked bacon on a towel to drain excess grease, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, green onion, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, shred it on a plate or cutting board using two forks.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayo mixture, sauteed jalapeños, and chopped bacon. Mix until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Enjoy the salad immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

Notes:
For a milder version, remove all jalapeño seeds. You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of jalapeño used.
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