Description
Enjoy a flavorful Chipotle Chicken Salad featuring marinated grilled chicken, crisp greens, and colorful vegetables, all drizzled with a creamy chipotle dressing. This satisfying salad is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 2 chicken breasts (grilled or roasted)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 cucumber (sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/2 cup tortilla strips (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or feta, optional)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley, for garnish)
For the Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chopped chipotle peppers, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill and cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let it rest, then slice or shred.
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, mix chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sliced bell pepper, red onion, corn, and cucumber.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced chipotle peppers, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add olive oil if desired.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the grilled chicken to the salad bowl, drizzle with the dressing, and toss to combine. Top with sliced avocado, tortilla strips, and cheese if using.
- Serve: Enjoy your fresh Chipotle Chicken Salad immediately or refrigerate for a short while before serving.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, consider adding black beans or corn to the salad for additional protein and fiber. You can also customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chipotle peppers in the marinade and dressing. Enjoy experimenting with your Chipotle Chicken Salad!
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Chicken Salad
- Method: Grilling and Tossing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg