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Chipotle Chicken Salad

Flavor-Packed Chipotle Chicken Salad for Quick Lunch Bliss

This Chipotle Chicken Salad combines smoky chipotle, tender chicken, and crunchy veggies for a quick, flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups Shredded Chicken Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion Finely diced.
  • 0.5 cup Celery Finely diced.
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro Roughly chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with avocado mayo or Greek yogurt.
  • 0.5 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Regular yogurt works but isn’t as thick.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 whole Chipotle Pepper (in Adobo Sauce) Chopped, omit seeds for milder heat.
  • 1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce Use the sauce from the can.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used but lacks smokiness.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • small bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Shred the chicken and place it in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Finely dice the red onion and celery, and chop the cilantro. Add to the bowl with the chicken.
  3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, minced garlic, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately on a bed of greens, in wraps, or layered in sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust the spice level by controlling the chipotle seeds. For best taste, prepare the dressing just before serving.

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