Spicy Chicken Salad (Gluten Free)
This Spicy Chicken Salad is a quick and flavorful dish with a bold chipotle kick—ideal for a fuss-free lunch or your next potluck or backyard gathering. Creamy, spicy, and protein-packed, it’s a guaranteed crowd favorite that comes together in just 10 minutes with shredded chicken thighs or breasts.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 bell pepper finely diced
- ½ onion finely diced
- 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 –2 tbsp adobo sauce from canned chipotles adjust to taste
- ½ lime juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, bell pepper, onion, black beans, and corn.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, adobo sauce, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the chipotle mayo over the chicken mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving (optional, but recommended for flavor).
- Serve as a sandwich, lettuce wrap, or on top of greens!
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 21gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 283mgPotassium: 369mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 733IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg
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