Lime Chicken Salad
Lime Chicken Salad mixes chopped cooked chicken with celery, red pepper, cilantro, and a creamy chipotle lime dressing. It is a prep-friendly high protein lunch that works well in healthy bowls, lettuce cups, and low-carb meal prep containers.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
- Whisk
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked and chopped chicken
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red pepper
- 3 tablespoons diced onion
- 1/3 cup keto mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 chipotle peppers in sauce chopped, about 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute such as Swerve
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add the cooled chopped chicken to a large mixing bowl and separate any larger pieces.
- Stir in the diced celery, red pepper, onion, and chopped cilantro until evenly combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the keto mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chipotle peppers, Dijon mustard, brown sugar substitute, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and fold gently until the salad is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust with more lime juice, salt, pepper, or chipotle sauce if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving cold.
Notes
Storage: Store Lime Chicken Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Freezing: Freezing is not recommended because the mayonnaise and sour cream dressing can separate after thawing.
Best Tips: Mix the dressing separately before adding it to the chicken so the lime, chipotle, and seasoning are evenly blended.
Variations: Add avocado, cucumber, shredded cabbage, green onion, or extra cilantro for different bowl and wrap options.
Meal Prep: Portion the salad into containers and pack greens, lettuce cups, tortillas, or toppings separately for better texture.
Low-Carb Tips: Serve with lettuce cups, cucumber rounds, cauliflower rice, or a simple green salad.