Best 9 Spicy Chicken Salad With Bell Pepper And Cilantro Recipes

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**Spicy Chicken Salad with Bell Pepper and Cilantro: A Refreshing and Flavorful Treat**

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our Spicy Chicken Salad with Bell Pepper and Cilantro. This vibrant dish combines tender chicken, crisp bell peppers, refreshing cilantro, and a zesty dressing, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures that will awaken your taste buds. Perfect for a light lunch, a quick weeknight dinner, or even as a potluck contribution, this salad offers a delightful balance of heat, freshness, and satisfaction. Additionally, discover variations on this classic recipe, including a creamy avocado version, a tangy citrus-infused rendition, and a crunchy Asian-inspired interpretation. Whether you prefer a classic or a unique twist, our Spicy Chicken Salad collection has something to satisfy every palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DELICIOUS CILANTRO CHICKEN SALAD



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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

CILANTRO CHICKEN SALAD



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This easy chicken salad recipe is made with scallions, cilantro with a hint of lime. It's a tasty twist on traditional chicken salad with some Latin flavor!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 oz cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
2 tbsp light mayonnaise (full fat for Keto)
1 small scallion (chopped)
2 tsp lime juice
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
kosher salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chile powder
low sodium chicken broth (check labels for Keto or use bullion)

Steps:

  • Combine cooked chicken, mayonnaise, scallions, lime juice, and cilantro.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and chile powder.
  • Add a little chicken broth if chicken seams too dry, 1 tbsp at a time.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /2, Calories 160.5 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Sodium 151.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CABBAGE, BELL PEPPER AND CILANTRO



Shredded Chicken Salad with Cabbage, Bell Pepper and Cilantro image

Provided by Megan Mitchell

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 cups shredded green cabbage
5 cups shredded red cabbage
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
4 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias, plus more for garnish
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into 2-inch-long strips
1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup creamy almond butter
1/2 cup tamari
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Sriracha
1 lime, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • For the salad: In a large bowl, combine the green and red cabbage, chicken, the 4 scallions, bell pepper, the 1/2 cup cilantro and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Toss.
  • For the dressing: In a blender, combine the almond butter, tamari, vinegar, honey, Sriracha, lime zest and lime juice and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Let sit for a few minutes and toss again; the longer it sits the more the flavors absorb.
  • Scoop into a bowl and garnish with more cilantro, scallions and sesame seeds. Serve right away or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, water, sake, fresh ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili bean paste, sesame oil, toasted sesame seed, garlic, grated ginger, tomato, cucumber, fresh cilantro

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 cups water
1 cup sake
2 slices fresh ginger
2 scallions, green parts only
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons chili bean paste
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed
1 teaspoon garlic, grated
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tomato, sliced
1 cucumber, julienned
1 fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a medium-size pot, add the chicken breast, water, sake, sliced ginger, and scallions, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Once the water is boiling, flip the chicken breast over and put the lid on top of the pot. Turn off the heat and leave the pot sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Chill in the fridge.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients and mix well.
  • On a plate, arrange the sliced tomatoes, julienned cucumbers, and sliced chicken breast.
  • Top with cilantro and drizzle with sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 19 grams

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD



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Try a Spicy Chicken Salad for a little extra attitude. This Spicy Chicken Salad has chili powder and cayenne pepper, plush a dash of cinnamon, too.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
dash ground cinnamon
6 cups red and green grapes
30 saltine crackers

Steps:

  • Toss chicken, celery and onions in large bowl.
  • Mix next 5 ingredients until blended. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Serve each portion with 1 cup grapes and 5 crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD



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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.

INDONESIAN-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD



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Poached chicken breasts, which are at the center of this salad, are a low-fat, high-protein staple with endless possibilities. In this recipe, inspiration comes from the Southeast Asian country of Indonesia. Mint leaves and cilantro add a fresh bite and mung bean sprouts or sunflower sprouts help to fill out the dish. This spicy, refreshing salad makes a great summer meal.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 whole chicken breast or 2 boneless skinless breasts, poached and shredded about 4 cups shredded chicken
Salt
freshly ground pepper (optional)
1 bunch scallions, white part and green, thinly sliced
1/4 cup slivered fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 small red bell pepper, cut in thin strips
1 serrano pepper, finely chopped seeded if desired
2 cups mung bean sprouts or sunflower sprouts
1 romaine lettuce heart, leaves separated, washed and dried
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon Southeast Asian fish sauce
Pinch of cayenne
2 tablespoons crunchy or smooth natural peanut butter (more to taste)
1/3 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add the white part of the scallions, the mint, cilantro, red pepper, minced chile pepper and sprouts. Toss together.
  • Combine the lime juice, ginger, garlic, fish sauce and cayenne. Stir together. Add the peanut butter, and combine well. Whisk in the buttermilk. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Line a platter with the lettuce leaves. Toss the chicken mixture with the dressing, and arrange over the lettuce. Sprinkle the peanuts and the scallion greens over the top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 156, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 422 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY CHICKEN AND SPELT SALAD



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This is a colorful and wonderfully zippy chicken and spelt salad with a spicy soy sauce dressing.

Provided by Always Cooking Up Something

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 22

¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon grated fresh garlic
1 serrano chile peppers, minced
1 cup spelt kernels
6 cups water
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 quart water
½ teaspoon salt
1 onion, peeled and cut into chunks
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
3 carrot, thinly sliced
2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage

Steps:

  • Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, vinegar, peanut butter, cayenne pepper, ginger, garlic, and serrano in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Toast spelt kernels in a dry skillet on medium-high heat until the kernels are browned and some have popped. Remove, place in a mesh strainer, and rinse well with cold water. Drain. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan; add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and stir in spelt kernels. Return to a boil then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Drain well and set aside to cool.
  • While the spelt is simmering, fill a skillet with 1 quart water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and onion. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add chicken breasts, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken from liquid and allow to cool.
  • Once chicken is cool enough to handle, shred into bite-sized chunks and place in a large bowl. Stir in spelt, bell pepper, green onions, parsley, cilantro, carrots, and cabbage. Pour sauce over salad and stir well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 643.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD WITH BELL PEPPER AND CILANTRO



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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.

Tips:

  • For a spicier salad, use a hotter variety of chili pepper, such as cayenne or habanero. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes to taste.
  • If you don't have any cooked chicken on hand, you can easily poach or grill some chicken breasts or thighs. Simply season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook until cooked through.
  • To save time, you can use a pre-made rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. Just be sure to remove the skin and bones before adding the chicken to the salad.
  • This salad is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to add any other vegetables that you like, such as chopped cucumber, celery, or carrots.
  • For a vegetarian version of this salad, omit the chicken and add an extra can of black beans or corn.

Conclusion:

This spicy chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this spicy chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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