Smoky Chipotle Chicken Salad

A simple chicken salad featuring a smoky kick from pureed chipotles in adobo, perfect for deli rolls or as a salad topping.

Category Tags:

LunchSide DishDinnerSalad

Cuisine Tags:

MexicanAmericanLatin

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Instructions

  1. Arrange chicken in a pot, cover with water (and wine if desired), then add salt and seasonings.

  2. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-14 minutes until chicken reaches 165 F.

  3. Remove chicken from the poaching liquid and allow it to cool.

  4. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, pureed chipotles, thyme, salt, and pepper.

  5. Stir in celery, onions, bell pepper, and the cooled chicken until thoroughly combined.

  6. Serve chilled.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 263 kcal
Carbohydrate: 5 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 26 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Sodium: 243 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g