Spicy Mexican-Style Chicken Salad Recipe
A slightly spicy, yet creamy chicken salad made with homemade mayonnaise, bell pepper, jalapeno and flavorful spices.
Servings 4 people
Calories 292kcal
Cost 10
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken breast cooked and shredded
- ¼ cup red onion minced
- ½ cup bell pepper minced
- 1 jalapeno minced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- ¼ tsp. cumin powder
- ¼ tsp. paprika
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and season to taste.½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp. chili powder, ¼ tsp. cumin powder, ¼ tsp. paprika, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- In a large bowl, add the chicken, red onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno.2 cups chicken breast, ¼ cup red onion, ½ cup bell pepper, 1 jalapeno
- Pour in the mayo dressing and toss gently.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1147IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg