Chipotle Chicken Salad
Chipotle Chicken Salad
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
For the Chipotle-Lime Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, from about 1 lime
- 1 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely minced, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (adjust to taste for spice)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, finely chopped red onion, finely chopped celery, and chopped fresh cilantro. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, minced chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Using an immersion blender, blend the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can whisk vigorously or use a small food processor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour the prepared chipotle-lime dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Use a spatula to mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, or lime juice) as needed. Serve immediately on crackers, bread, lettuce wraps, or as desired. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chipotle Chicken Salad
For the Chicken Salad
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
For the Chipotle-Lime Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, from about 1 lime
- 1 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely minced, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (adjust to taste for spice)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, finely chopped red onion, finely chopped celery, and chopped fresh cilantro. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, minced chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Using an immersion blender, blend the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can whisk vigorously or use a small food processor.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the prepared chipotle-lime dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Use a spatula to mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Taste the chicken salad and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, or lime juice) as needed. Serve immediately on crackers, bread, lettuce wraps, or as desired. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
⏱️ 2 min