How to Make Delicious Cilantro Chicken Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken salads are a popular and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a healthy dinner, or as a flavorful appetizer. There are countless variations of chicken salads, and one particularly delicious option is the Cilantro Chicken Salad. This flavorful and refreshing salad is packed with vibrant ingredients and bold flavors that make it a standout dish. Whether you are a fan of cilantro or simply looking for a new and exciting salad recipe to try, this Delicious Cilantro Chicken...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, plus more to taste
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch poultry seasoning, or more to taste
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup red onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
  • 2 squeezes lime juice, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add chicken. Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add celery, red onion, and almonds to the bowl with the chicken. Toss in mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro. Season with additional salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add additional mayonnaise if salad seems too dry.
  • Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Serve chilled.
  • Nutrition

    182 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 98mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 244mg