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Grilled Chicken Salad with Chipotle Mayo Dressing

Grilled Chicken Salad with Chipotle Mayo Dressing
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Grilled Chicken Salad with Chipotle Mayo Dressing offers a vibrant, protein-packed meal that balances smoky grilled chicken with a creamy, spicy chipotle mayo. Perfect for quick lunches or weeknight dinners, this fresh and flavorful salad combines lean protein with fresh veggies and a zesty dressing to delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, spinach)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 ripe avocado, cubed
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling and drizzling)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Chipotle Mayo Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through with grill marks. Let the chicken rest to retain its juices before slicing.
  2. Make the Chipotle Mayo Dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, lime juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until creamy and adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Chop and Assemble the Salad: While the chicken rests, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the red onion thinly, and cube the ripe avocado. Arrange the mixed salad greens on a large plate or bowl and layer the veggies on top.
  4. Slice Chicken and Dress the Salad: Cut the rested chicken into thin strips or bite-sized pieces. Arrange them on top of the salad and drizzle generously with the chipotle mayo dressing. Toss lightly to combine or leave layered for presentation.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes with olive oil, lime, and chili powder for extra flavor and tenderness.
  • Allow the chicken to rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
  • Use fresh chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for authentic smoky heat in the dressing.
  • Choose ripe avocado for creamy balance against the spicy dressing.
  • A light drizzle of olive oil on greens keeps them fresh and vibrant.

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Keywords: grilled chicken salad, chipotle mayo dressing, healthy salad, protein salad, spicy dressing, quick dinner, low carb, gluten free

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