Keto Chipotle Chicken Salad

Elevate your healthy eating game with this irresistible Keto Chipotle Chicken Salad! Packed with bold, smoky flavors, this low-carb salad combines perfectly seasoned, skillet-seared chicken breasts with a vibrant medley of fresh romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber. A zesty chipotle spice rub adds a fiery kick, while a rich, tangy dressing made from sour cream, lemon juice, and hot sauce ties everything together. Perfect for meal prep or a quick 20-minute weeknight dinner, this salad delivers a satisfying crunch, a touch of heat, and wholesome nutrients—all while keeping it keto-friendly. Whether you're following a ketogenic lifestyle or just looking for a flavorful and filling gluten-free meal, this recipe is sure to be a new favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 large head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 cup Cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Hot sauce

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the chicken: in a small bowl, mix together chipotle powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Rub the spice mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring an even coating.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.

Step 4

Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 5

While the chicken is resting, prepare the salad ingredients: chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and cut the avocado into cubes.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and cilantro leaves.

Step 7

Slice the rested chicken into thin strips and add it to the salad.

Step 8

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Stir in the sour cream until well mixed to create the dressing.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately, enjoying the hearty and satisfying flavors of the keto chipotle chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1869.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1740.8

Total Fat 99.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 430.3mg	0%
Sodium 3358.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 22.7g
Protein 160.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 552.2mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 3283.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.6%

Protein: 35.7%

Carbs: 14.7%