Low Carb Chipotle Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and zesty Low Carb Chipotle Salad, a perfect combination of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender, smoky chipotle-marinated chicken strips are seared to perfection and served atop a fresh bed of mixed greens, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Drizzled with a tangy homemade chipotle-lime dressing, this salad bursts with Southwestern flair while keeping carbs to a minimum. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Packed with healthy fats, lean protein, and a touch of spice, this gluten-free, keto-friendly recipe is a flavorful way to fuel your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium avocado
- 0.25 small red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 1 large lime
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce
Instructions
Begin by preparing the chicken. Slice the large chicken breast into thin strips.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
Coat the chicken strips evenly with the marinade, then cover and let them sit for at least 10 minutes.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the salad base by washing and drying the mixed greens. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado, and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the cilantro leaves as well.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken strips and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through and lightly charred.
As the chicken cooks, prepare the chipotle dressing by whisking together the sour cream, the juice of one lime, and the chipotle in adobo sauce in a small bowl.
Assemble the salad by dividing the mixed greens between two serving plates. Top each with equal portions of cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
Place the cooked chicken strips over the salads, then drizzle with the chipotle dressing. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful low-carb Chipotle Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
943 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.6 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 158 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 1466 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 52.6 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2147 mg | 46% | |
*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.
