Go Back
+ servings
Chipotle Chicken Salad

Zesty Chipotle Chicken Salad for a Spicy Flavor Adventure

Enjoy a spicy twist on a classic with this Chipotle Chicken Salad, perfect for quick lunches or summer picnics.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups shredded chicken use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup celery finely diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, including stems
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise base for creaminess
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt alternative to sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 each chipotle pepper (in adobo sauce) adjust for spice level
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • shredding fork
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by shredding the cooked chicken until it is in bite-sized pieces.
  2. Finely dice the red onion and celery, then chop a handful of cilantro, including stems.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, minced garlic, and smoked paprika. Stir until creamy.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the shredded chicken, diced vegetables, and dressing until well combined.
  5. Serve your Chipotle Chicken Salad immediately in wraps or with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust spice level by removing chipotle seeds. Best enjoyed cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!