Paleo Spicy Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Paleo Spicy Chicken Salad! Packed with protein-rich chicken breast seasoned perfectly with smoky paprika, bold cayenne, and garlic powder, this dish brings a fiery kick to your plate while staying fully Paleo-friendly. Fresh and crisp romaine lettuce serves as the base, complemented by creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and aromatic cilantro for a refreshing medley of textures and flavors. The zesty homemade dressing—featuring olive oil, lemon juice, coconut aminos, and red chili flakes—ties everything together beautifully, creating a guilt-free meal that’s perfect for clean eating enthusiasts. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this wholesome chicken salad serves four and makes an ideal option for lunch or dinner. Enjoy a healthy and satisfying dish that's bursting with spice, vibrant colors, and nourishing ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Coconut aminos
- 1 whole Avocado
- 1 whole Cucumber
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 150 grams Romaine lettuce
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Season the chicken breasts with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
Cook the chicken in the skillet for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F). Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
While the chicken cools, prepare the salad base by chopping the romaine lettuce and placing it in a large bowl.
Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and cube the avocado. Add all the chopped vegetables to the romaine lettuce.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, coconut aminos, and red chili flakes to create the dressing.
Shred or dice the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy this spicy Paleo-friendly chicken salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.9 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 4266 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 151.5 g | 303% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3776 mg | 80% | |
*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.
