Dairy-Free Spicy Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this Dairy-Free Spicy Chicken Salad, a bold and creamy twist on a classic favorite. Packed with tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, and tangy red onion, this quick-to-make recipe gets its kick from sriracha and smoked paprika, balanced perfectly with the zesty brightness of fresh lime juice and Dijon mustard. The rich, velvety dairy-free mayonnaise holds it all together, making it an excellent option for those looking for a lactose-free meal. Customize the heat level to suit your taste, and enjoy this versatile salad as a sandwich filling, in wraps, or atop a bed of fresh greens. Ready in just 20 minutes, this is the ultimate spicy, protein-packed lunch that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 0.5 cup Dairy-free mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha or your favorite hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 stalks Celery (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Optional: sliced jalapeños (for added heat)
Instructions
Shred or dice 2 cups of cooked chicken breast and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the dairy-free mayonnaise, sriracha, Dijon mustard, lime juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust the spiciness to your preference by adding more sriracha or hot sauce.
Add the diced celery, red onion, and chopped cilantro or parsley to the chicken in the large mixing bowl.
Pour the spicy mayonnaise mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
If desired, fold in the optional sliced jalapeños for an extra kick.
Cover and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a sandwich filling, in wraps, or over a bed of fresh greens for a light and spicy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.2 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 3252 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | ||
| Protein | 146.2 g | 292% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1667 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
