Paleo Spicy Chicken Salad

Fire up your taste buds with this Paleo Spicy Chicken Salad, a bold and nourishing dish that's perfect for clean eating enthusiasts. Juicy, spice-rubbed chicken breast takes center stage, featuring a zesty blend of paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Tossed with crispy romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, this salad is a rainbow of textures and flavors. A tangy dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and coconut aminos delivers a spicy kick with red chili flakes, tying everything together into a refreshing yet hearty meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with protein, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunch or a quick dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Coconut aminos
• 1 whole Avocado
• 1 whole Cucumber
• 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 whole Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 150 grams Romaine lettuce
• 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper on both sides.

Step 3

Cook the chicken in the skillet for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F). Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 4

While the chicken cools, prepare the salad base by chopping the romaine lettuce and placing it in a large bowl.

Step 5

Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and cube the avocado. Add all the chopped vegetables to the romaine lettuce.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, coconut aminos, and red chili flakes to create the dressing.

Step 8

Shred or dice the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy this spicy Paleo-friendly chicken salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1514.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1399.3

Total Fat 69.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 430mg	0%
Sodium 4266.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.1g	0%
Total Sugars 20.2g
Protein 151.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 258.3mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 3776.0mg	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: 43.3%

Protein: 41.7%

Carbs: 15.0%