Ingredients
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7
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2
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1
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2
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2
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1/8
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1/8
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1/8
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Directions
I often keep chicken salad on hand for quick weekday lunches, and I like to play around with the flavors so that it never gets boring. For this Cilantro Chicken Salad, I added lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder for a Latin twist. Some other favorite chicken salad recipes are this Dill Chicken Salad and Ranch Chicken Salad.,This cilantro lime chicken salad recipe is super easy to make and takes only about 15 minutes if your chicken is already cooked. I typically buy supermarket rotisserie chicken or use leftovers from when I roast a chicken myself. It makes for a juicy, tender chicken salad with minimal effort. If you dont want to use a rotisserie chicken, you can also cook the chicken breasts in the slow cooker or poach them on the stove.,The great thing about chicken salad is that there are so many ways that you can eat it. Just another reason why its one of my favorite easy lunches!,Wrap: Wrap it in a whole-wheat tortilla or lettuce leaf for a low-carb alternative.,Stuffed: Stuffed into avocado or fresh summer tomatoes,Salad: Serve over lettuce and add some tomatoes and avocados for extra veggies.,Open-Faced Melt: Put some chicken salad and a slice of Monterey jack cheese on a slice of wheat bread and warm in the oven until the cheese melts.,Veggie Bowl: Scoop the chicken into a hollowed-out tomato or half of an avocado.,Chips: Eat the chicken salad with tortilla chips.,Sub the chicken for canned tuna.,If you dont want to use mayo, try it with Greek yogurt or light sour cream.,Add celery or bell pepper for crunch.,Swap the scallions for red onions.,Add a serrano or jalapeo pepper for an extra kick.
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Steps
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1
Done
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Combine Cooked Chicken, Mayonnaise, Scallions, Lime Juice, and Cilantro Season to Taste With Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Cumin, and Chile Powder |
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2
Done
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Add a Little Chicken Broth If Chicken Seams Too Dry, 1 Tbsp at a Time. |
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3
Done
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Cover Chicken Breast in Broth in a Small Pot, Add Water If It Doesn't Cover the Chicken. |
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4
Done
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Add Salt and Pepper, a Piece of Celery and It's Leaves (you Could Add Herbs Like Parsley, Garlic, Onion, or Whatever You Want) and Bring to a Boil. Reduce to a Simmer and Cook 5 Minutes. |
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5
Done
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Remove from Heat, Cover Tight and Let It Sit For 15-20 Minutes or Until Thickest Part of the Breast Registers 160 Degrees. |
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6
Done
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Chicken Will Be Cooked Through. Let It Cool and Cut Into Small Cubes. |
