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Southern Keto Chicken Salad (Keto, Low-Carb)

Creamy, tangy, and loaded with toasted pecans, this Southern Keto Chicken Salad always disappears quickly!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken salad with pecans, keto chicken salad, keto Southern chicken salad, low-carb chicken salad, southern keto chicken salad
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken meat
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans
  • 1/4 cup celery
  • 2 tablespoons green onions
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Chop the chicken in to small chunks.
  • Combine the sour cream, mayo, lemon juice, salt and pepper, pecans, green onions, parsley, and celery in a bowl large enough to hold all the chicken, too.
  • Toss the dressing with the chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

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Notes

Recipe Card Tips

  • Remove all the skin, fat, and bones from the chicken thoroughly. It's genuinely unpleasant to bite into otherwise.
  • Watch the pecans closely while toasting. They burn fast the moment you look away.
  • Drain canned chicken very well if using it, pushing the lid down on the can to remove excess liquid.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 1g