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A piece of toast with mash avocado, sliced tomato, and cilantro lime chicken salad on top of it on a brown plate. Behind the plate is a small dish of cilantro and half a lime.
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Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad

This quick and easy cilantro lime chicken salad calls for 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make. It's light and fresh, packed with protein, and so delicious. Perfect for a healthy lunch or meal prep.
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken salad no mayo, chicken salad with greek yogurt, Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 238kcal
Author Kelly Nardo

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup plain full-fat greek yogurt (6 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use less for less spicy)
  • 4 packed cups shredded chicken (1 pound)
  • 1/2 packed cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Make the chicken salad. Add greek yogurt, lime juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl and mix well to combine. Add in your shredded chicken and cilantro and stir until incorporated with the yogurt mixture. Adjust according to taste.
  • Enjoy! Serve in a sandwich, salad, or however you like!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 38.9g | Fat: 6.9g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1.9g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1.3mg