Description
This chipotle lime chicken salad is creamy, smoky, and packed with protein. Made with shredded chicken, lime juice, chipotle, and a light yogurt dressing, it’s perfect for meal prep, lunches, or quick dinners.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- Corn kernels
- Red bell pepper, diced
- Red onion, finely chopped
- Fresh cilantro
- Greek yogurt
- Light mayonnaise
- Chipotle peppers in adobo or chipotle powder
- Fresh lime juice and zest
- Garlic powder
- Ground cumin
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces
- 2. Add chicken, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro to a bowl
- 3. Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle, lime juice, zest, and spices
- 4. Pour dressing over the chicken mixture
- 5. Fold gently until evenly coated
- 6. Taste and adjust seasoning
- 7. Chill briefly or serve immediately
Notes
- Adjust chipotle to control heat level
- Drain corn well to avoid excess moisture
- Chill for best flavor
- Great for wraps, sandwiches, or bowls
- Add avocado just before serving
- Stores well for meal prep
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
Keywords: chipotle lime chicken salad, high protein chicken salad, healthy chicken salad