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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Delicious Cilantro Chicken Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 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 9%
- Protein 19.79 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 4.0 g 1%
- Total Fat 9.71 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.51 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.31 mg High 25%
- Sodium 387.01 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 1.13 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.89 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 322.11 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 7.02 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.01 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Delicious Cilantro Chicken Salad healthy?
- Delicious Cilantro Chicken Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 181.47 calories and 19.79 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 387.01 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.51 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Eggs, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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