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Chicken Salad with Creamy Chipotle-Lime Dressing


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Healthy

Description

A delicious chicken salad topped with a creamy chipotle-lime dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts (about 14 oz / 400 g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cooked corn
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Crispy tortilla strips or tortilla chips (optional)
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle sauce or chipotle paste
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it cool slightly, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, corn, black beans, avocado, and tomatoes.
  4. Make the dressing by whisking Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle sauce, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Add chopped chicken to the salad.
  6. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  7. Top with fresh cilantro and tortilla strips if desired.

Notes

  • For added crunch, use crispy tortilla strips or serve with tortilla chips.
  • This salad is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg