Jalapeno Chicken Salad Chick Recipe
A flavorful and spicy twist on the classic chicken salad, this jalapeno chicken salad chick recipe combines tender chicken with zesty jalapeños, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or a light meal!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Optional 1 avocado (diced)
- Optional 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Optional cooked bacon (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by shredding or chopping it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Add the chicken, diced jalapeños, chopped celery, and red onion to the dressing mixture. Gently fold to combine until everything is well-coated.
- Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Serve on lettuce wraps, in sandwiches, or with tortilla chips.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance. Store it in a sealed container in the fridge.
- Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your heat preference.