Southwestern Chicken Salad

Southwestern Chicken Salad
  • PREP TIME
    45 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    45

Experience a vibrant fiesta of flavors with this Southwestern Chicken Salad. A delightful combination of smoky spices, aromatic herbs, and a touch of jalapeño heat dances harmoniously with tender chicken and sweet corn. A true taste of the Southwest in every bite!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    19 g
  • Cholesterol
    48 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    17 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    506 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Poach the Chicken: Fill a large skillet with 1 inch of water. Add lemon slices, bay leaf, peppercorns, and 2/3 of the thyme, and bring to a boil over high heat. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 18 mins Add chicken, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, turning chicken once, until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink. (18 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Remove chicken from liquid and set aside to cool. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Toast the Spices: In a small skillet, stir together the paprika and remaining thyme over medium-low heat for 2 minutes until fragrant. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted paprika mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, ground pepper, and nutmeg until evenly blended. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Combine and Serve: Cube cooled chicken and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the prepared dressing, corn, cilantro, orange pepper, and jalapeño, and toss until evenly coated. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve warm, or refrigerate until ready to serve. (Optional)

For an extra layer of flavor, grill the corn on the cob before cutting it off. This adds a smoky sweetness that complements the other ingredients beautifully.
If you're sensitive to spice, start with half a jalapeño and taste before adding more. You can always add more heat, but you can't take it away!
This salad is even better the next day after the flavors have had a chance to meld together. It's perfect for meal prepping or making ahead for a party.

Eladio Graham

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.9/ 5 ( 15 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Belle Auer

    The spice blend is perfect – not too overpowering, but definitely adds a nice kick.

  • Gonzalo Kohler

    I made this for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.

  • Treva Sipes

    I used frozen corn since fresh wasn't available, and it still turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.

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