Hungry Girl Hot Chick Fruity Chicken Salad
Craving a bold, refreshing twist on traditional chicken salad? The Hungry Girl Hot Chick Fruity Chicken Salad is a vibrant medley of flavors and textures, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. Tender shredded chicken breast is paired with crisp baby spinach, juicy strawberries, sweet pineapple, creamy avocado, and a spicy kick from thinly sliced jalapeños. A zesty, protein-packed dressing made with creamy Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a hint of sriracha ties it all together, while toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with bold flavors, this fruity chicken salad is an irresistible harmony of sweet, spicy, and savory. Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a quick dinner, it’s a healthy and exciting way to elevate your salad game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple (diced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium avocado (diced)
- 1 small jalapeño (thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat if desired)
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds (toasted)
- 0.25 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or hot sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast, baby spinach or mixed greens, sliced strawberries, diced pineapple, thinly sliced red onion, diced avocado, and sliced jalapeño.
In a small bowl, whisk together the low-fat plain Greek yogurt, honey, lime juice, sriracha or hot sauce, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds over the top of the salad for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately for the best taste and texture. Enjoy your Hungry Girl Hot Chick Fruity Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.6 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 412 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 1176 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.7 g | ||
| Protein | 163.2 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 381 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3414 mg | 73% | |
*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.
