Description
This Smoky Chipotle Honey Chicken Salad combines grilled chicken with a smoky chipotle glaze, fresh vegetables, and a creamy yogurt dressing for a healthy and flavorful meal. It’s perfect as a light lunch, dinner, or potluck dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g (14oz) Grilled Chicken Breast, Sliced
- 150g (5oz) Mixed Salad Greens
- 100g (3.5oz) Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
- 150g (5.3oz) Cucumber, Sliced
- 50g (1.8oz) Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
- 150g (5.3oz) Avocado, Cubed
- 30g (1oz) Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Cilantro, Chopped
- 150g (â…” cup) Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Lime Juice
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil
- 1 tsp (5ml) Honey (for dressing)
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) Chipotle Powder (for dressing)
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Honey (for glaze)
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) Chipotle Powder (for glaze)
- 1 tsp (5ml) Lime Juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Grill seasoned chicken (salt, pepper, chipotle) to 165°F, rest, and slice.
- Make Dressing: Whisk yogurt, lime juice, oil, honey, chipotle, salt, and pepper. Chill.
- Create Glaze: Warm honey, chipotle, and lime juice until glossy.
- Assemble Salad: Combine greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and avocado.
- Combine & Dress: Add chicken and drizzle with yogurt dressing.
- Plate & Garnish: Plate, drizzle with glaze, and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cilantro.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more chipotle powder to the dressing or glaze. Soaking red onion in cold water reduces its sharpness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg