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Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad

Zesty Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad for Flavorful Lunches

This Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad combines creamy and spicy flavors for a quick and satisfying meal option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups Shredded Chicken Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for quick prep
  • 1 medium Red Onion Diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro Chopped, including leaves and stems
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with vegan mayo
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Can substitute with sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 pepper Chipotle Pepper In adobo sauce, adjust according to spice tolerance
  • 1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used if unavailable
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Start by shredding your rotisserie chicken or baking chicken tenders at 400°F for 15-18 minutes until fully cooked. Once cooked, allow the chicken to cool slightly, and then use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. While the chicken cools, finely dice the red onion and celery, and chop the cilantro, including both leaves and stems. In a large mixing bowl, combine these vegetables with the shredded chicken.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, and freshly squeezed lime juice until smooth and creamy. Then, add the minced garlic, chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Pour the creamy dressing over the chicken and veggie mixture in the large bowl. Toss everything together gently until well-coated.
  5. Your Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad is now ready to enjoy! Serve it immediately with crispy tortilla chips, in wraps, or over a bed of greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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