Salpicon de Pollo: A Refreshing & Easy Chicken Salad Recipe
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large red onion, finely diced
- 2 green bell peppers, finely diced
- 2 red bell peppers, finely diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 4 limes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Cook chicken by poaching or grilling until tender and fully cooked (165°F). Let cool and shred.
- Dice the veggies: red onion and all bell peppers; rinse black beans and corn.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with diced vegetables and cilantro.
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the chicken mixture; toss to coat evenly.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg