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Chipotle Chicken Salad

Zesty Chipotle Chicken Salad for Quick Meal Prep Delight

Enjoy a vibrant, high-protein Chipotle Chicken Salad that's quick to make and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Use store-bought or homemade
  • 0.5 cups Red Onion Finely diced
  • 0.5 cups Celery Finely diced
  • 0.5 cups Cilantro Chopped, using leaves and stems
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cups Plain Greek Yogurt Opt for 0% fat for health
  • 2 large Lime Juice Juice from about 2 limes
  • 1 each Chipotle Pepper In adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce To taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook shredded chicken until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes if using raw; place in a mixing bowl.
  2. Finely dice celery and red onion; chop cilantro and add to the mixing bowl with chicken.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, then add lime juice, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour dressing over the chicken and veggies; mix gently until evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately in wraps, sandwiches, or with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add avocado or bell peppers for extra flavor.

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