Delicious Cilantro Chicken Salad
Delicious Cilantro Chicken Salad brings tender, seasoned chicken together with crisp celery, red onion, and a light mayo dressing brightened by lime, cumin, chili powder, and fresh cilantro. It’s zesty, fresh, and a little nutty from slivered almonds—perfect for a make-ahead lunch, potluck, or warm-weather dinner. Serve it well-chilled for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Season with garlic powder, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
- 2
Add celery, red onion, and almonds to the bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add more mayonnaise if the salad seems too dry.
- 3
Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Serve chilled.
- Calories 181.47 kcal Moderate
- Protein 19.79 g Good Source
- Carbs 4.0 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.71 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.51 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 75.31 mg High
- Sodium 387.01 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.13 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.54 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.09 g Low Source
- Calcium 27.92 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source
- Potassium 322.2 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 7.02 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.45 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Delicious Cilantro Chicken Salad is an American dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Chili Powder, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 181.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Delicious Cilantro Chicken Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Delicious Cilantro Chicken Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Chili Powder, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Delicious Cilantro Chicken Salad?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Delicious Cilantro Chicken Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 181.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Delicious Cilantro Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
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