Description
Peruvian Chicken Salad is a colorful, creamy dish that brings a burst of flavor to your table. Featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with zesty ají amarillo paste and a rich mayonnaise, this salad offers the perfect combination of taste and texture. Ideal for summer gatherings or quick lunches, it can be served chilled over greens, as a filling in sandwiches, or paired with crunchy crackers. With its versatility and vibrant flavors, this recipe will become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 oz. cojita cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp. ají amarillo paste
- ½ lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp. minced red onion
- ¼ tsp. salt (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by shredding the cooked chicken and chopping the vegetables.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, cojita cheese, and ají amarillo paste.
- Squeeze in the lime juice and add chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and minced red onion.
- Season with salt and mix gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately on lettuce leaves, in sandwiches, or with crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg