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Chipotle Chicken Salad

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • ½ tbsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tbsp garlic all purpose seasoning
  • 3 tbsp grapeseed oil divided

Salad Dressing

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 4 tbsp cilantro
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tbsp salt

Salad Assembly

  • 1 stalk of celery diced
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • 2 avocados diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro minced

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken thighs with one 1tbsp of oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic all purpose seasoning.
  • To a skillet on medium high heat, sear chicken on both sides until completely cooked through. This should take about 10 minutes total. Remove chicken from pan and shred once cooled.
  • To a food processor add in mayo, lime juice, chipotles, garlic, cilantro, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  • Assemble your salad by adding chicken celery, red onion, and avocado. Top with dressing and toss. Serve immediately.