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Chipotle Chicken Salad

Spicy Chipotle Chicken Salad for Zesty Weekday Lunches

Elevate your lunch game with this Spicy Chipotle Chicken Salad, featuring succulent chicken and a zesty chipotle lime dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb Shredded Chicken Store-bought rotisserie chicken or homemade.
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion Fine dice.
  • 0.5 cup Celery Fine dice.
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro Chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Lime Juice Juice from about 2 limes.
  • 1 Chipotle Pepper (in adobo sauce) Chopped.
  • 2 tbsp Adobo Sauce
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • Salt & Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If cooking chicken, season 1 to 1½ pounds with salt and pepper, then bake for 25–30 minutes or until cooked through.
  2. While the chicken cools, finely dice half a cup of celery and a quarter cup of red onion. Chop about two tablespoons of cilantro and combine in a large bowl with shredded chicken.
  3. In a small bowl, mix half a cup of mayonnaise, a quarter cup of Greek yogurt, juice of two limes, the chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, minced garlic, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper, then mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken and veggies, then toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  5. Serve over fresh greens, in a wrap, or with tortilla chips. For meal prep, store in an airtight container for up to three days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels by removing chipotle seeds for milder flavor. Prep chicken and dressing in advance for quick assembly.

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