Are you seeking a burst of flavors in your next meal? Look no further than the tantalizing Lime Poblano Chicken Salad! This delectable dish combines the tangy citrus kick of lime with the smoky richness of roasted poblano peppers and tender, juicy chicken. Whether you're planning a light lunch, a vibrant dinner, or a refreshing side dish, this salad promises an explosion of taste in every bite. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where freshness, spice, and zesty flavors harmonize perfectly.
Let's cook with our recipes!
POBLANO CHICKEN SALAD
I came up with this recipe in my restaurant as a way to utilize leftovers and keep food cost low. As it turns out, I sold out of it in one day and is now in a regular rotation. Best eaten on a sandwich or with corn tortilla chips.
Provided by Chef David Highlander
Categories Salad
Time 2h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Coat the poblano peppers with a small amount of oil or cooking spray. Place directly on the oven rack. On a baking sheet, combine the onions, red and green bell peppers, celery and corn.
- Roast the vegetables and peppers for about 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Check occasionally, and turn or stir as needed for even browning. Remove from the oven, and refrigerate until needed.
- Tear the corn tortillas into pieces, and place them in a food processor. Process into fine crumbs. Do this in smaller batches if necessary. Place crumbs on a plate. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip chicken breast halves into the tortilla crumbs to coat, then into the egg mixture, and again in the tortilla crumbs to give them a nice thick coating. Fry the chicken until golden brown on each side, about 4 minutes per side. If your chicken is thick and isn't cooked through when the coating is browned, you can place it in the hot oven to finish it. When done, refrigerate until cooled completely.
- Peel and seed the poblano peppers. Place into a food processor along with the mayonnaise. Puree until smooth, and set aside.
- When everything has chilled, dice the chicken breasts. In a large food processor, combine the chicken and roasted vegetables. Blend in the poblano mayonnaise until your desired consistency is reached. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1156.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.9 g, Cholesterol 222.5 mg, Fat 73.4 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 60.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 632.4 mg, Sugar 14 g
LIME-POBLANO CHICKEN SALAD
A quick and easy change-up to the traditional chicken salad. I was experimenting when I created this for a light lunch to go on a salad. Can be made mild or spicy! This is not meant to be very creamy, I use it mostly on top of salad or with crackers, but if you'd like a sandwich be sure to add more mayo so it sticks together.
Provided by Christy Blaker
Categories Salad
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix chicken, poblano pepper, cilantro, mayonnaise, onion, lime juice, cumin, white pepper, and salt together in a bowl or a container with a fork. Taste and adjust spices as necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 60.4 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 244.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
HONEY-LIME CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless chicken thighs, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, red onion, avocados, olive oil, salt, garlic, jalapeño pepper, chili powder, honey, lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, lime juice
Provided by Robert Broadfoot
Categories Lunch
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the chicken marinade.
- Toss in the chicken thighs and marinate for at least one hour.
- In a cast-iron skillet, cook chicken on high heat until there is a nice sear on the surface of the chicken, and the inside is no longer pink. Roughly four minutes each side. Set chicken aside.
- Place chopped lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and avocados in a large salad bowl.
- Slice cooked chicken thighs and add to the salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Mix well.
- Toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 966 calories, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 39 grams
GRILLED CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS
All the flavor without the fuss, these chicken thighs come together in a flash. Serve with Mexican-style street corn and beans.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Chicken Thighs
Time 2h17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk cilantro, oil, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add thighs and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cook thighs for 6 minutes. Flip and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 188.4 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 200.1 mg
LIME GRILLED CHICKEN W/ROASTED POBLANO & GRILLED MANGO SALSA
Make and share this Lime Grilled Chicken W/Roasted Poblano & Grilled Mango Salsa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Butterfly breasts into pieces about 1/2 inch thick. Rub with oil then squeeze on lime juice. Season with ground cumin and salt. Grill on stove top grill pan or outdoor grill 5-6 minutes per side.
- Set aside and keep warm. Roast peppers until blackened on stove top or under broiler, let steam, peel, remove seeds and chop. Slice unpeeled mango and rub cut side with oil. Sprinkle with chili powder.
- Grill cut side down for 3-5 minutes. Let cool and cut into cubes removing peel. Toss grilled pepper and mango with tomato, onion, cilantro and jalapeno. Squeeze lime juice over salsa and mix. Season the salsa to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place grilled chicken in a baking dish and top with salsa and cheese Place under broiler until cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.2, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 123.5, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 16.2, Protein 33.2
LIME CHICKEN WITH POBLANO SOUR CREAM
A fairly quick inexpensive way to dress up chicken. I love this dish served with a big pile of sauteed squash.
Provided by Battle in Seattle
Categories Sauces
Time 45m
Yield 8 chicken thighs, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Position an oven rack 5-6 inches from the broiler element and heat the broiler to high. Line the bottom of a broiler pan with foil and replace the perforated top part of the pan.
- Broil the poblanos, turning 3 times, until blackened, 12-15 minutes total. Put the poblanos in a medium bowl, top with a dinner plate, and let stand for 5 minutes. Set aside broiler pan for cooking chicken.
- Meanwhile, cut the lime in half. Cut one half into wedges and squeeze the other half to get 2 teaspoons juice. Measure the juice into a small bowl and stir in the sour cream or crema and the chopped cilantro.
- Transfer the poblanos to a cutting board to cool a bit, then peel away the burned skin, discard the stems and seeds, and cut into 1/2-inch dice. Add to the sour cream mixture and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt.
- In a small bowl, combine the 2 teaspoons salt with the coriander, cumin, and pepper. Coat the chicken with the oil and season on both sides with the spice mixture.
- Put the chicken skin-side down on the broiler pan, and broil until well browned, 7-10 minutes. Turn the chicken over with tongs and continue to broil, checking frequently, until the chicken is dark brown and cooked through (an instant-read thermometer should register at least 165 degrees F), 4 to 6 minutes more. If the chicken threatens to burn before it's cooked through, move the pan to a lower rack.
- Transfer the chicken to serving plates, spoon the poblano sour cream on the side, and garnish with cilantro sprigs, if using, and the lime wedges for squeezing over the chicken. Serve hot.
- HINT: If you want to "kick it up a notch," considering brining chicken in a salted lime water bath for no more than an hour before cooking. Use about 1/4-cup salt to 4 cups cold water to 1/2-cup lime juice. YUM! Make sure to rinse well and pat dry before cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 157.9, Sodium 1025.9, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 35.3
Tips:
- The key to a flavorful chicken salad is to use high-quality ingredients. Look for fresh, ripe produce and use a good quality mayonnaise.
- For the best flavor, grill or roast the chicken breasts ahead of time and let them cool completely before shredding them.
- If you don't have any poblano peppers on hand, you can substitute another type of mild chili pepper, such as a bell pepper.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of lime juice and cilantro in the dressing to suit your taste.
- Serve the chicken salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This lime poblano chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love