Low Fat Chipotle Chicken Salad
Delightfully smoky and packed with vibrant flavors, this Low Fat Chipotle Chicken Salad is a guilt-free crowd-pleaser perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. Featuring tender grilled chicken breasts seasoned with a zesty mix of chipotle chili powder, cumin, and garlic, paired with nutrient-rich ingredients like black beans, avocado, and corn, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious. Tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt lime dressing sweetened with just a touch of honey, every bite offers a refreshing balance of spice and tang. Ready in only 35 minutes, this healthy chicken salad is perfect for meal prep, lunch, or dinner, bursting with color and topped with fresh cilantro for the ultimate finish. Boost your weeknight repertoire with this low-fat, high-protein recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil spray
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 0.5 cup black beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 1 avocado
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix the chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Spray the chicken breasts lightly with olive oil spray and coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, corn kernels, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, Greek yogurt, and honey.
Slice the avocado and gently fold it into the salad mixture.
Add the sliced chicken to the salad bowl and drizzle with the dressing.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.5 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 389 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 2074 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.2 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 171.4 g | 343% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3461 mg | 74% | |
*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.
