Description
Chili Lime Chicken Salad is a fresh, zesty salad made with tender seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, and bright lime flavor with a light chili kick.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Juice of 2 fresh limes
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 avocado, sliced
Instructions
1. Place chicken in a bowl and coat with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, and lime juice, mixing well
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until lightly golden and fully cooked
3. Add chopped lettuce to a large bowl and mix with tomatoes, corn, black beans, onion, and cilantro
4. Slice the cooked chicken and place it over the salad, then drizzle with extra lime juice and toss gently
5. Top with avocado slices and serve immediately
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for a brighter taste
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy
Add avocado just before serving to keep its texture fresh
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chili Lime Chicken Salad, Zesty Chili Lime Chicken Salad, Spicy Chili Lime Chicken Salad