Cilantro Chicken Salad
This easy chicken salad recipe is made with scallions, cilantro with a hint of lime. It's a tasty twist on traditional chicken salad with some Latin flavor!
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Ingredients
- 7 oz cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise (full fat for Keto)
- 1 small scallion (chopped)
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon chile powder
- low sodium chicken broth (check labels for Keto or use bullion)
Steps
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Combine cooked chicken, mayonnaise, scallions, lime juice, and cilantro.
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Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and chile powder.
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Add a little chicken broth if chicken seams too dry, 1 tbsp at a time.
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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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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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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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Chicken will be cooked through. Let it cool and cut into small cubes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (30% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| cooked chicken breast | 7 oz | - | - |
| light mayonnaise | 2 tbsp | - | - |
| scallion | 1 small | - | - |
| lime juice | 2 tsp | - | - |
| chopped cilantro | 2 tbsp | - | - |
| kosher salt and pepper | - | - | - |
| garlic powder | 0.125 teaspoon | $0.50/100g | $0.00 |
| cumin | 0.125 teaspoon | $4.38/kg | $0.00 |
| chile powder | 0.125 teaspoon | $0.50/100g | $0.00 |
| low sodium chicken broth | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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