Best 9 Spicy Jalapeno Cilantro Chicken Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of flavors, where spice and freshness collide in a culinary dance. Embark on a journey to discover the secrets of "Spicy Jalapeno Cilantro Chicken Salad," a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its zesty kick and refreshing aroma. This tantalizing salad is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring succulent chicken marinated in a zesty blend of spices and fiery jalapenos. Combined with crisp, aromatic cilantro, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this dish promises an unforgettable culinary experience. Join us as we explore variations and tips to craft the ultimate spicy jalapeno cilantro chicken salad, a dish that will surely become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CILANTRO-LIME JALAPENO CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Cilantro-Lime Jalapeno Chicken Salad Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by jadedrosie

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large chicken breasts
poaching liquid (chicken stock, water, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns)
1 jalapeño diced (with seeds scraped out)
4 Tbs cilantro coarsely chopped
1 lime, juiced
1/4 red onion diced fine
1/3 cup mayo (plus a little more if needed)
1 Tbs Dijon mustard
1 tsp cumin
salt and pepper
2 ripe avocados (or for a sandwich good French or Italian bread)

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and *poach. Remove chicken from liquid and shred with a fork. Once chicken has cooled add mayo, Dijon, cumin, lime juice, salt and pepper and incorporate. Add more mayo and lime if necessary. Mix in red onion, jalapeño and cilantro. Cool in fridge for several hours to let flavors merge and serve with avocado or for a sandwich on French bread with a slice of provolone. *To Poach - In a medium pot add chicken breasts to the poaching liquid. The chicken should be completely immersed. Bring to a boil and then immediately reduce heat and partially cover. Reduce heat to a simmer for 10 minutes (be sure to just simmer and not boil....and no longer than 10 minutes since you don't want the chicken to turn "rubbery"). Remove from heat and let chicken remain in the liquid for about 15 minutes. Reserve the liquid for future use.

SPICY JALAPENO-CILANTRO CHICKEN SALAD



Spicy Jalapeno-Cilantro Chicken Salad image

I won grand prize in the Cook's Country Magazine, Best Chicken Salad contest with this delish chicken salad You may sub tuna for the chicken for a great tuna salad; Recipe ##224964.

Provided by dawnie2u

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup good quality mayonnaise
4 cups cooked cut-up chicken breasts
1/4 cup celery, chopped fine
1/4 cup red onion, chopped fine
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup nacho-style sliced jalapeno, chopped
salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together except the chicken.
  • Gently fold the chicken into the mayonnaise mixture until well combined.
  • Transfer to your serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.4, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 282.4, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3, Protein 0.5

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD



Spicy Chicken Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups shredded chicken
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Splash of hot sauce
Salt
Pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together lime juice, mustard, mayonnaise, hot sauce and salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while constantly stirring with fork. Pour dressing over chicken mixture in large bowl and toss to combine. Serve over greens or as a sandwich.

CILANTRO CHICKEN SALAD



Cilantro Chicken Salad image

Here's a perfect summer recipe from Linda Schwab-Edmundson, Shokan, New York. A distinctive dressing of cilantro, cumin and lime is refreshing over crisp lettuce and tender chicken. Toss in cherry tomatoes, if you'd like, for color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 pint cherry tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, salt and red pepper flakes. , In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken and tomatoes if desired. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 41g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

DELICIOUS CILANTRO CHICKEN SALAD



Delicious Cilantro Chicken Salad image

This delicious and tasty chicken salad is seasoned with fresh chopped cilantro, lime juice, and poultry seasoning.

Provided by matchin

Categories     Salad

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 182.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 98.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD WITH BELL PEPPER AND CILANTRO



Spicy Chicken Salad with Bell Pepper and Cilantro image

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Onion     Tomato     No-Cook     Lime     Bell Pepper     Summer     Chill     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups diced cooked chicken (about 1 pound)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeño chili
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce (about 1/2 small head)
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Mix in chicken, bell pepper, onion, cilantro and chili. Season chicken salad with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Add lettuce to chicken salad; toss to combine. Mound salad in large bowl. Garnish with tomato wedges and serve.

SPICY JALAPENO CHICKEN SLIDERS



Spicy Jalapeno Chicken Sliders image

These spicy sliders are perfect in the summer when you are tired of the usual grilling fare! Serve with lettuce, tomato, and spicy ranch dressing.

Provided by Christy Wandling Van Scoyoc

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground chicken
1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
12 slider-sized burger buns
½ cup ranch dressing
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons spicy salsa

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, pork, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, garlic, and soy sauce in a bowl. Mix well and form into 12 small patties. Place on a platter and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place patties on the grill and cook, covered, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Do not press down. Place patties inside slider buns.
  • Mix ranch dressing, mayonnaise, and salsa together to make spicy ranch dressing. Serve alongside sliders.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1 calories, Carbohydrate 159.2 g, Cholesterol 50.9 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD



Spicy Chicken Salad image

This recipe comes from my mother - originally called Emäsalo chicken salad, but I'll spare you for pronouncing that! - and was published in their sailing club's cookbook. She makes it for the boat, but it's a perfect make-ahead picnic food for land too!

Provided by kolibri

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 barbecued chicken, skin and bones removed, diced
1 small iceberg lettuce, small roll
3 tomatoes (or to taste)
1/2 cucumber
1 small yellow pepper
1 small red pepper
200 ml sour cream
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch sugar
1 tablespoon chili sauce (like Sambal Oelek, adjust for hotness and taste)
feta, cubes instead of chicken
roasted sunflower seeds, instead of chicken
soya yoghurt, instead of sour cream

Steps:

  • Remove all the meat from BBQ chicken and discard bones and skin. Cut into cubes.
  • Cut all vegetables to cubes too.
  • Mix the vegetables and the chicken together in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, prepare the sauce by mixing all the incredients together. The sauce is supposed to have a strong taste, and make sure to taste it so that it's to your liking.
  • Mix the sauce and the salad together, and place in a sealed container. Stores for hours in a cool place.

SPICY CHICKEN, MANGO & JALAPEñO SALAD



Spicy chicken, mango & jalapeño salad image

Flavour chicken breasts with coriander, chilli and lime then serve with Mexican corn chips and a fresh, crunchy salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

250g pack cherry tomato, sliced or quartered
2 tbsp finely chopped jalapeños
small handful coriander, roughly chopped
juice 1 lime, plus halves to serve
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 cooked chicken breasts, torn into bite-sized shreds
2 Little Gem lettuces, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced
1 ripe mango, stoned, peeled and diced
handful tortilla chips, broken up a little

Steps:

  • Put the cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, coriander, lime juice, onion and oil in a large bowl with some seasoning.
  • Pop the remaining ingredients, except the tortilla chips, on top of the dressing. Gently mix the salad together to coat.
  • Sprinkle the tortilla chips over the top and serve immediately with lime halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a spicier salad, use more jalapeños. Remove the seeds and ribs of the jalapeños before chopping to reduce the heat.
  • If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro. Use about 1/4 cup of dried cilantro for every 1 cup of fresh cilantro.
  • To make the chicken salad ahead of time, cook the chicken and chop the vegetables the day before. Store the chicken and vegetables separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, combine the chicken, vegetables, and dressing.
  • Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or spinach. You can also serve it in a wrap or sandwich.

Conclusion:

This spicy jalapeño cilantro chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The combination of spicy jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and tender chicken is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting chicken salad recipe, give this one a try.

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