Welcome to my kitchen blog!
I’m so glad you’re here. This is where I’ll be sharing delicious, protein-packed recipes that I’ve personally tried, tested, and loved. My goal is to make eating healthy simple, satisfying, and full of flavor. Every few days, you’ll find a new recipe here—designed to fuel your body, fit your lifestyle, and actually taste amazing.
Whether you’re working on building muscle, managing your macros, or just looking for better-for-you meals that the whole family can enjoy, you’ll find plenty of inspiration right here.
Let’s cook, eat, and get stronger together—one recipe at a time.
High-Protein Barbecue Chicken Salad (60g Protein)
Looking for a quick, flavorful, and protein-packed meal? This Buffalo Chicken Salad delivers over 60 grams of proteinin one serving while staying light on calories and carbs. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or post-workout fuel!
📝 Ingredients
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7 oz canned chicken (about 1.4 cans)
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1/3 cup cottage cheese
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1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp buffalo sauce (or more to taste)
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1/4 tsp garlic powder
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1/4 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp ranch seasoning powder
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2 tbsp chopped pickles
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1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
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1 tsp fresh chives, chopped
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1 tsp pickle juice
👩🍳 Instructions
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In a medium bowl, mix together the canned chicken, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt until well combined and creamy.
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Add the buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and ranch powder. Stir until evenly coated.
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Fold in the chopped pickles, dill, chives, and pickle juice for crunch and flavor.
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Chill for 30 minutes if you’d like it extra refreshing, or enjoy immediately.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Spoon into lettuce wraps for a crisp, low-carb option.
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Spread on whole grain or protein bread for a hearty sandwich.
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Serve alongside cucumber slices, celery sticks, or bell pepper strips.
📊 Nutrition (entire recipe)
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Calories: 343
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Protein: 60g
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Carbs: 9g
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Fat: 7g
This salad is creamy, zesty, and satisfying — and you’ll love that it packs in so much protein without weighing you down.