Chipotle Lime Chicken Salad
Smoky, zesty, and packed with protein, this chipotle lime chicken salad is tossed in a creamy yogurt-based dressing that brings just the right amount of heat. Loaded with chicken, beans, fresh vegetables, and bold flavor, it’s a versatile recipe that works for easy lunches, meal prep, or a light dinner with chips or lettuce cups.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Servings: 4
For the Dressing
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise optional or add more yogurt
- Juice from 1 lime
- 2 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
For the Salad
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- ½ cup canned sweet corn drained
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 orange bell pepper finely diced
- ¼ cup romaine lettuce thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Add the yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, salt, garlic, and chipotle chili powder to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, beans, corn, bell peppers, lettuce, red onion, cilantro, and black pepper.
Pour the chipotle dressing over the top and toss until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve right away with romaine lettuce leaves and tortilla chips.