• Makes: 4 (1-cup) servings
• Per serving: 175 calories, 22g protein, 6g fat, 3g carbs
• Best for: Meal prep, quick lunches, high-protein snacks

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken tenderloins, seasoned with barbecue or buffalo seasoning and baked (see directions below)
  Optional swap: 10 oz rotisserie chicken, finely chopped
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, diced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp avocado mayo
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp pepper (or to taste)
• 2 tbsp pepperoncini, chopped
• Optional: 1 tsp additional buffalo or barbecue seasoning (to boost flavor)

Directions

1. Cook the chicken:
   Season chicken tenderloins with your preferred homemade seasoning (buffalo or barbecue).
   Bake at 375°F for 22 minutes, or until fully cooked. Cool, then chop finely.
2. Mix the salad:
   Add chopped chicken to a large bowl. Add eggs, celery, Greek yogurt, avocado mayo, salt, pepper, and pepperoncini.
   Mix until evenly combined.
3. Adjust seasoning:
   For more flavor, add 1 tsp additional buffalo or barbecue seasoning and mix again.
4. Chill:
   Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving to let flavors develop.

Serving Suggestions

• Lettuce cups
• Over mixed greens
• On whole-grain toast
• With sliced cucumbers or whole-grain crackers

Homemade Seasoning Options

Classic Barbecue Seasoning

• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Combine all ingredients and store in a sealed jar for up to 2–3 weeks.

Classic Buffalo Seasoning

• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp mustard powder

Combine all ingredients and store in a sealed jar for up to 2–3 weeks.

Nutrition

Makes: 4 (1-cup) servings
Per serving: 175 calories | 22g protein | 6g fat | 3g carbohydrates