Easy Chipotle Chicken Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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2 cups shredded chicken, homemade or store bought
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¼ cup red onion, finely diced
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1-2 celery stalks, diced
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2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
→ Creamy Chipotle Dressing
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
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2 tablespoons adobo sauce
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1 garlic clove, minced
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced celery, finely diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
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In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Pour the chipotle dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is well combined.
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Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, wrap, or with tortilla chips.
# Notes:
01 -
For homemade shredded chicken, season chicken tenders with salt and pepper and bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes
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Adjust heat level by controlling chipotle pepper seeds - remove all for mild, use half for medium, or all for spicy