Description
A zesty and flavorful Spicy Chicken Salad featuring tender chicken breast mixed with fresh herbs, bell pepper, and a creamy, tangy dressing spiked with sriracha. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a dip for pita chips and crackers.
Ingredients
Chicken and Herbs
- 1 ½ cups finely chopped cooked chicken breast (about ¾ pounds)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (or more cilantro!)
- ¼ cup finely chopped scallions (about 2 scallions), plus extra for topping
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Juice from ½ lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the finely chopped cooked chicken breast, chopped cilantro, parsley, scallions, and red bell pepper until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Dressing: Add the plain nonfat Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to create a creamy, spicy dressing that coats the chicken mixture thoroughly.
- Serve: Use the spicy chicken salad as a filling for sandwiches or wraps, or serve as a delicious dip alongside pita chips or crackers. Garnish with extra chopped scallions if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha based on your preferred spice level.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with a dairy-free alternative and use vegan mayonnaise.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley can be swapped or combined for different flavor profiles.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Great for meal prep and quick lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American