Description
Spicy Chicken Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that will elevate any meal. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with zesty spices and combined with a colorful mix of fresh vegetables. This salad not only looks stunning but also tantalizes your taste buds, making it perfect for picnics, gatherings, or meal prep. Easy to whip up and endlessly customizable, this recipe guarantees a delicious experience that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken cooks, chop the bell peppers, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped veggies and sliced chicken. Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and lime juice. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve over mixed greens or enjoy directly from the bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg