Avocado Chicken Salad with Chipotle and Lime
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5
20 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Avocado Chicken Salad with Chipotle and Lime
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Avocado Chicken Salad with Chipotle and Lime blends shredded chicken with a creamy dressing of yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, and lime juice, accented by fresh green onions and topped with chopped avocado. The salad offers a smoky, tangy flavor profile with a creamy yet fresh texture, ideal for sandwiches or salads.
Description
This chicken salad features shredded cooked chicken mixed with thinly sliced green onions and a dressing combining plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, diced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, and fresh lime juice and zest. The combination provides balanced creaminess with a smoky heat from the chipotle and bright citrus notes from the lime.
The chopped avocado added right before serving adds richness and a contrasting soft texture. This mixture can be prepared in advance and refrigerated, making it convenient for quick meals. Serving options include on toast, in lettuce cups, with crackers, or as a salad topping.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 3 green onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce diced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can of chipotles
- 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon lime freshly grated zest
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- 1 avocado chopped
- onion for topping, pickled
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a large bowl with the green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayo, chipotle, adobo sauce, lime juice and zest with a big pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss well. Combine and stir until every bit is covered. Taste and season with more salt and pepper as needed.
- This mixture stays great in the fridge for a few days if you make it ahead! Right before serving, stir in 1 chopped avocado.
- Serve with toast, on crackers or chips, in lettuce cups or on salads. I love to serve with pickled onions on top for even more crunch!
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