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Chipotle Chicken Salad

This chipotle chicken salad is tossed with chipotle mayo, veggies, lime juice, honey, and cilantro for a sweet and smoky combo. It's light and fresh, ready in 15 minutes, and packed with protein.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken salad with chipotle mayo, chipotle chicken salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5 cups
Calories 292kcal
Author Kelly Nardo

Ingredients

  • 4 packed cups shredded chicken (1 pound)
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper (140 grams)
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion (60 grams)
  • 1/3 cup chipotle mayo
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Make the chicken salad. Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Stir well to combine. Adjust according to taste. Let it chill for a few hours if you have time to allow the flavors to come together.
  • Enjoy! Serve in a sandwich, salad, or however you like!

Notes

This chicken salad is lightly dressed. If you like more dressing, add more. Doing so will change the nutritional breakdown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.7g | Protein: 28.9g | Fat: 15.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.2g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 6.9g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.2mg