Jalapeño Chicken Salad
Jalapeno Chicken Salad is a flavor bomb! Loaded with pickled jalapenos, fresh pepper, a hint of garlic, cilantro, and so much more! Use rotisserie chicken to make this super quick and easy!
Servings: 4
Calories: 282kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken see notes
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise plus more
- ½ jalapeño pepper deseeded/minced (or serrano pepper)
- ¼ cup pickled jalapenos minced (plus 1 tsp pickling liquid)
- 1½ teaspoons mustard I use jalapeno mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons cilantro minced
- ¼ cup jalapeño Colby jack shredded (or cheddar, etc.)
- crackers croissants, bread or lettuce wraps, for serving
Instructions
- SHRED: Remove the chicken from the bone if using a rotisserie or roasting your own. Add it to a food processor and pulse a couple of times to shred it. I prefer the chicken to be finely shredded, but if you like shreds, feel free to do this by hand, with this tool, or a stand mixer!
- DRESSING: Add ⅓ cup mayo, minced jalapeños, pickled jalapeños, mustard, kosher salt and garlic powder to a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- MIX: Add the shredded chicken and mix. Sometimes I need another tablespoon of mayo to get it to the perfect consistency. Add 1 first and mix to combine. If it needs more, add a second tablespoon. Then fold in the cilantro and shredded cheese. Mix to combine.
- LET SIT: Place the salad into a serving bowl or airtight container, cover with plastic wrap or a tight-fitting lid. Pop into the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, longer if time permits.
- HOW TO SERVE: We love this between toasted croissants, on sliced sourdough bread, and even more with crackers!
Notes
- Roasting Chicken: Start with 1 ¾ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts. Preheat oven to 425ºF. Wipe chicken with paper towels. Drizzle with avocado oil, sprinkle 2-3 teaspoons kosher salt on both sides. Place chicken on baking sheet, roast for 25-35 minutes or until the thickest part reads 165ºF. Remove from oven and let cool to room temp.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.4g
