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hipotle chicken salad

Spicy Chipotle Chicken Salad That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

A fiery twist on traditional chicken salad with smoky chipotle and fresh veggies, perfect for quick meals.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely diced.
  • 1/4 cup Celery Finely diced.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Roughly chopped, can substitute with parsley.
For the Creamy Chipotle Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Use low-fat for a lighter version.
  • 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Can substitute with sour cream.
  • 1 each Lime Juice Fresh lime is best.
  • 1 each Chipotle Pepper (in adobo sauce) Adjust based on spice tolerance.
  • 1 tbsp Adobo Sauce
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. If using homemade shredded chicken, season raw chicken with salt, pepper, and favorite spices, then bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes until cooked. Allow to cool, then shred. For rotisserie chicken, shred and set aside.
  2. Finely dice celery and red onion, and roughly chop cilantro. Combine these with the shredded chicken.
  3. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until creamy.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chicken and veggie mixture and gently toss until everything is well-coated.
  5. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, in a wrap, or as a sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels and enjoy with various serving options for a perfect meal.

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