Description
A bold and satisfying chipotle chicken salad made with smoky-spiced chicken, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and a tangy yogurt lime dressing. Fresh, hearty, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast, 500 grams, cooked and sliced
- Romaine lettuce, 4 cups, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes, 1 cup, halved
- Red onion, 1 small, thinly sliced
- Corn kernels, 1 cup, cooked
- Avocado, 1 large, diced
- Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
- Chipotle powder, 1 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cumin, 0.5 teaspoon
- Salt, 0.75 teaspoon
- Black pepper, 0.25 teaspoon
- Greek yogurt, 0.5 cup
- Lime juice, 2 tablespoons
- Honey, 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Season the chicken by coating it with olive oil, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until evenly covered.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden, then remove from heat and let it rest.
- Prepare the vegetables by chopping the romaine lettuce, halving the cherry tomatoes, slicing the red onion, cooking the corn if needed, and dicing the avocado.
- Make the dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, and a small pinch of chipotle powder until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the salad by adding lettuce, tomatoes, onion, corn, avocado, and sliced chicken to a large bowl.
- Toss the salad gently with the dressing until everything is evenly coated, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Taste the dressing before mixing and adjust lime juice or salt if needed.
- Add avocado just before serving to maintain freshness and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: chipotle chicken salad, smoky chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, spicy salad recipe, meal prep salad