mexican chicken salad

Super flavorful and healthy mojito lime chicken burrito bowls that are loaded with lime brown rice, juicy chicken, black beans, sauteed bell peppers, and topped with homemade cilantro dressing. This Mexican inspired recipe is sure to be your new favorite meal. Ideal for meal prep, family dinners, and lunch!

Mojito Lime Chicken Burrito Bowls

limes, juiced

garlic cloves,

Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

paprika

tsp chili powder

salt

tsp black pepper

tsp cumin

chicken

extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil

brown rice, cooked

lime,

Tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

large bell peppers,

black beans, warmed

corn kernels, warmed

pico de gallo

Optional Toppings: avocado, guacamole, sour cream, lime, cheese

Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

limes, juiced (about ⅓ cup)

Tbsp of cilantro, finely minced

garlic clove,

tsp sea salt

In a large ziplock bag, mix together all the mojito lime marinade ingredients. Add in chicken, seal the bag and shake until chicken is evenly coated. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes and up to 1.5 hours.

In a large saute pan, heat olive oil to medium-high heat. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 5 &#8211; 7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and no longer pink on the inside. Remove the chicken from the pan and let rest on a plate. Do not cut it yet.

Meanwhile, add the sliced peppers to the pan, and cook for about 5 minutes until soft and slightly charred. Add more olive oil if needed and season with salt and pepper.

In a small bowl, mix the cooked brown rice with lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Warm the black beans and corn according to the package instructions. I recommend heating beans in saute pan on low with the bean juice from the can.

Make the dressing by whisking together all the ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings based on your preference.

Assemble bowls by adding lettuce as the base of each bowl, then evenly dividing and topping each with cilantro lime rice, warmed black beans, warmed corn, sauteed bell peppers, red onion, pico de gallo or salsa, chicken slices, and avocado slices. Sprinkle some cheese on top if desired, and enjoy!

Thank for the recipe! It was super filling and the chicken was seasoned perfectly.

I loved this recipe so much!! Super delicious taste that keeps you feeling full. Gives you a great Mexican taste with a healthy twist. Flavoring on point.

This chicken salad recipe is a Mexican adaption of the famous Russian salad, but with chicken added. The salad has some of the same ingredients as the Eastern European version, but the Mexican version has several variations, that include ingredients like red peppers or corn.

Mexican Chicken Salad

oz chicken breast

carrots

potato

oz celery (finely chopped)

peas

apple

Mayonnaise

parsley

Saltine crackers

jalapeños and carrot slices

elbow pasta (cooked according to package instructions)

sour cream or Mexican cream

American Cheddar Cheese

Salt and pepper

Place the cooked and shredded chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, sweet peas and apple into a large bowl.

Mix gently and stir in the mayonnaise (carefully, to avoid breaking or mashing the cooked vegetables).

Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for about 4 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Believe me, it is worth the wait, as it will definitely taste better.

Dice the cheese into small cubes, and make sure the cooked macaroni is cool, otherwise, it will melt the cheese.

Mix in the Mexican cream or sour cream. Stir and gently add the Cheese, making sure it is well mixed. As mentioned above, some recipes also add diced cooked ham (if you choose to do so, add it along with the cheese). Season with salt and pepper. Stir and refrigerate until cool to serve alongside the Mexican Chicken Salad.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MACARONI SALAD

This brilliant salad mixes poached chicken with avocado and sweetcorn, crunchy cabbage, almonds and tortilla chips, topped with zingy jalapeno-spiked lime dressing.

Mexican Poached Chicken Salad

chicken breasts (2 medium sized breasts)

chicken broth (or salted water)

sweetcorn

¼ green cabbage (finely sliced)

cabbage (finely sliced)

avocado

limes (juiced, to give about 3 tbs)

tbs extra virgin olive oil

tsp smoked paprika (or chipotle powder)

jalapeno peppers (finely chopped)

almonds

1.75 oz tortilla chips (crushed (this is roughly equivalent to a large handful))

Put the chicken and broth into a small pot over medium heat. Bring to the boil and immediately turn the heat down so the liquid is barely simmering. Continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let the chicken sit in the cooking liquid for 15-20 minutes (don’t skip letting the chicken rest in the liquid – this is what makes it really tender and soft!).

While the chicken cooks, steam or boil the corn until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Slice the kernels off the cobs. For textural interest in the salad, I like to try and keep some kernels together in little clumps, rather than breaking them all apart.

Slice or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Put the cabbage, chicken, corn and avocado into a large salad bowl.

Whisk together the lime juice, oil, smoked paprika and jalapeno peppers, and season well with salt. Pour this over the salad and toss gently to combine, trying not to break up the corn or avocado.

Top with the almonds and crushed tortilla chips and serve immediately.

This Easy Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe features juicy grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a tangy lime vinaigrette. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it offers a refreshing blend of flavors and is a breeze to prepare.

Easy Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe

chicken breasts

Romaine lettuce black beans

Avocado: 1, sliced

lime salt

Optional Toppings: Crispy tortilla strips, crumbled feta

Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.

Slice avocado just before adding to prevent browning.

Fresh, vibrant and creamy, this Mexican-inspired chicken salad is delicious and. no mayo in sight. This salad keeps well in the fridge, so is perfect for meal prep.

avocado ((approx 120 grams/4 ounces flesh))

Greek yoghurt

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

lime juice

garlic,

black pepper

400 g shredded chicken ((14 oz))

120 g cherry tomatoes, small dice ((4 oz))

½ red capsicum, small dice ((bell pepper))

¼ red onion, small dice

coriander leaves, finely chopped ((cilantro))

tsp pickled jalapeños, finely chopped

Add all ingredients to a small blender or food processor. We used an immersion blender and a jug.

Blend until the dressing is smooth and creamy.

Avocado lime dressing

Prepare all the salad ingredients and place in a bowl.

Add the avocado lime dressing and stir well to combine.

Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Chicken salad

Ensalada de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Salad)

chicken (from 2 cooked chicken breasts)

mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, peas, and potatoes; canned or frozen)

pickled

lime mayonnaise

Tostadas or saltines

In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, mixed vegetables, salt, pepper, minced jalapeños, and pickled jalapeño juice. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pickled jalapeño juice, if desired. Refrigerate the salad for 1-2 hours, or until chilled.

Serve on tostadas or with saltine crackers and top with Valentina hot sauce.

Mexican chicken salad aka Ensalada de pollo is a delicious and nutritious salad that is packed with flavor. It typically consists of shredded chicken, corn, red bell peppers and a tangy lime dressing. 

Mexican chicken salad recipe

potatoes

peas and carrots ((frozen))

sweet corn ((drained))

Medium red bell pepper ((diced))

mayonnaise

Mexican crema ((substitute with use sour cream

yellow mustard

garlic ((minced))

lime juice ((Juice of 1 lime))

jalapenos ((diced))

Pickle juice ((from the pickled jalapeño))

Cilantro

In a medium saucepan, bring water to boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the peeled and cubed potatoes and cook until fork tender, about 8 minutes. Drain out the water and set aside to cool.

While potatoes are cooking, warm up the frozen peas and carrots in another sauce pan over low heat.

Simmer and stir often until thawed and warmed through. Alternatively warm up in a microwave safe bowl. Set aside to cool.

Cook the vegetables

In a small mixing bowl, combine the Mexican crema, mayonnaise, minced garlic, yellow mustard, lime juice, pickled jalapenos, pickled juice from the jalapeño and salt. Whisk together. Taste and adjust  taste for salt as needed.

Make the dressing

In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded rotisserie chicken, diced bell pepper, sweet corn and the cooled potatoes, peas and carrots.

Add the dressing and toss to combine.

Refrigerate until ready to serve. If you have time, chill it for an hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend together. Enjoy!

Assembling the salad

This was delicious! I added a head of romaine lettuce and doubled the salad dressing. Thank you.

Wow I never knew leaving it to marinate in the fridge would make such a difference! I loved how zesty it came out once it was chilled.

I had some leftover roasted chicken and made this Mexican salad using it. It tasted so fresh and delicious. My family loved it.

We made this with Yukon gold potatoes and it was delicious. We left out the jalapenos when we made this since the kids are picky and it still tasted amazing.

This was fabulous! I love the idea of adding potatoes to salad, so fun and different. I made a big bowl to eat for lunch all week.

I made this salad last weekend when the weather was hot. It was a perfect choice. And I put more jalapenos as we love our food spicy. My boys loved it they both had second helping. Worth every effort to make and I was a happy mom.

I made this chicken salad for our weekend cookout and it was a hit. The Mexican flavors really made the dish.

Yes! Love having another recipe in regular rotation that uses leftover rotisserie chicken. Thank you! So easy!

I'm eating with my eyes and love your photography. I knew I had to try this when I saw it, and the flavors didn't disappoint. The tangy dressing is delicious! I think the splash of Pickle juice really seals the deal. Very nice.

Oh wow I love chicken salad but always tend to make it the same way. This version with Mexican flavors was such a nice change. Delicious!

This chicken salad was really tasty! We loved the lime and jalapeno combo in the dressing. So good!

This Mexican Chicken Salad is the perfect easy lunch recipe. Made with rotisserie chicken, fire-roasted corn and a rich cottage cheese based dressing, this flavorful salad is high protein and a great option for meal prep.

lb. shredded rotisserie chicken (no skin) (16 ounces)

non-fat plain greek yogurt (76 grams)

mayonnaise (69 grams)

low-fat cottage cheese (110 grams)

olive oil

Tbsp. taco seasoning (store-bought

smoked paprika

cracked pepper

fire-roasted corn (14.75 ounces)

red bell pepper, finely diced (approx. 1 large bell pepper)

red onion, finely diced

cilantro, chopped

pickled jalapeños, finely chopped (for spice)

cheddar cheese

In a high speed blender, add the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, cottage cheese, olive oil, lime juice, taco seasoning, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper and blend until smooth. You may need to use a spatula to scrape down the sides. We just want to be sure the cottage cheese fully blends. 

Add the shredded chicken, red bell pepper, red onion, corn, and cilantro to a large bowl. Top with the dressing. Stir until everything is evenly coated.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving, if desired.

My husband and I love this recipe! We got a cookbook by Danielle on Amazon and have since made so many of her recipes from the cookbook and website. This is one of our favs to meal prep for lunches.

Just made this for lunches this week! We love dipping crackers and carrots in it or throwing it in lavash bread with some greens. Stays good all week!

This is so good! I added some crushed salsa verde Quest chips to the top and warmed it up a little. It was awesome!

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