Description
Chipotle Chicken Chopped Salad is a vibrant and hearty dish that combines smoky grilled chicken with fresh veggies, dressed in a zesty Greek yogurt sauce. Perfect for picnics or meal prep, this salad not only tantalizes your taste buds but also nourishes your body. With its bright colors and customizable ingredients, it’s a fun and satisfying way to enjoy healthy eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, romaine, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, cubed
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix chipotle peppers with lime juice and olive oil; coat the chicken and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F internal temp). Let rest before slicing.
- Chop mixed greens, halve tomatoes, slice cucumber, and cube avocado.
- In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, garlic powder, cilantro, lime juice from half a lime, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Toss sliced chicken with veggies and drizzle dressing over; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg