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Flavor-Packed Chipotle Chicken Salad

Flavor-Packed Chipotle Chicken Salad for Quick Lunch Joy

This Flavor-Packed Chipotle Chicken Salad is a healthy, customizable option for lunch, ready in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion finely diced
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped small
  • 0.25 cups Cilantro roughly chopped
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cups Mayonnaise substitute with avocado mayo for lighter option
  • 0.25 cups Plain Greek Yogurt regular yogurt is a suitable backup
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 piece Chipotle Pepper (in Adobo Sauce) chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce from the can
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare chicken by shredding about 2 cups of rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and place into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Finely dice half a red onion and two stalks of celery, and roughly chop a handful of cilantro. Add these vegetables to the bowl with the shredded chicken.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together half a cup of mayonnaise, a quarter cup of plain Greek yogurt, lime juice, chopped chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce. Incorporate minced garlic and smoked paprika; whisk until smooth, adjusting seasoning with salt and black pepper.
  4. Pour the creamy dressing over the chicken and vegetables in the large bowl and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  5. Serve immediately over greens, in a wrap, or in a sandwich, optionally accompanied by tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep the salad and dressing separate for best freshness.

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