My Favorite Spicy Chicken Salad Recipe
This spicy chicken salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining tender cooked chicken breast with fresh herbs, crisp bell pepper, and a creamy, tangy dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayo, sriracha, and lime juice. Perfect as a sandwich filling, wrap ingredient, or served with pita chips and crackers for a quick, satisfying meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups finely chopped cooked chicken breast (about ¾ pounds)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (or more cilantro)
- ¼ cup finely chopped scallions (about 2 scallions), plus extra for topping
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons mayo
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Juice from ½ lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix together the finely chopped cooked chicken breast, cilantro, parsley, scallions, and red bell pepper to distribute the fresh vegetables and herbs evenly throughout the chicken.
- Prepare Dressing: Add plain nonfat Greek yogurt, mayo, sriracha, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper to the chicken mixture. Stir until all elements are well incorporated, creating a creamy and spicy dressing that coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve: Use the spicy chicken salad as a filling for sandwiches or wraps, or serve it as a dip for pita chips or crackers. Optionally, garnish with extra chopped scallions for additional freshness and color.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spice level to your preference.
- Using cooked chicken breast leftover from previous meals can save preparation time.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt and mayo with suitable non-dairy alternatives.
- This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Adding chopped nuts such as cashews or almonds can introduce a pleasant crunch.
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