Spicy Chicken Salad

Turn up the heat on your salad game with this irresistible Spicy Chicken Salad! Packed with smoky, grilled chicken coated in a flavorful blend of chili powder, cumin, and garlic, this vibrant dish combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a zesty kick of jalapeño. The star of the show is a creamy, tangy sriracha-lime dressing that ties everything together with a hint of heat and citrusy freshness. Perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and serves four. It's a bold, protein-packed salad that proves healthy eating can be anything but boring.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 cup red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup cucumber
• 4 cups romaine lettuce
• 1 piece jalapeño
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 piece lime
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sriracha

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, and garlic powder.

Step 3

Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 4

While the chicken is resting, chop the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and coarsely chop the romaine lettuce. Slice the jalapeño into thin rings and chop fresh cilantro.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the juice of one lime, mayonnaise, and sriracha to create the spicy dressing.

Step 6

Cut the grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and jalapeño slices. Add the chopped chicken and cilantro.

Step 8

Pour the spicy dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a delicious, healthy meal with a kick of spice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1096.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1449.1

Total Fat 85.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 354.6mg	0%
Sodium 3691.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.1g
Protein 115.4g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 201.3mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2174.1mg	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: 53.0%

Protein: 31.8%

Carbs: 15.2%