Cilantro Chicken Salad

Name: Cilantro Chicken Salad with Lime
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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)

Cilantro Chicken Salad is a light, zesty twist on classic chicken salad, combining shredded chicken with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and warm spices like cumin and chile powder for Latin-inspired flavor in under 10 minutes.

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Total

15 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$20–$33

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

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)

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Instructions

1
Combine cooked chicken, mayonnaise, scallions, lime juice, and cilantro.
2
Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and chile powder.
3
Add a little chicken broth if chicken seams too dry, 1 tbsp at a time.
4
Cover chicken breast in broth in a small pot, add water if it doesn't cover the chicken.
5
Add salt and pepper, a piece of celery and it's leaves (you could add herbs like parsley, garlic, onion, or whatever you want) and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.
6
Remove from heat, cover tight and let it sit for 15-20 minutes or until thickest part of the breast registers 160 degrees.
7
Chicken will be cooked through. Let it cool and cut into small cubes.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Shred or dice the chicken into uniform small pieces so it binds evenly with the mayo and spices.
Chop cilantro fresh just before mixing to preserve its bright flavor—don't pre-chop and store.
Start with 1 tbsp mayo, mix, then add the second tablespoon if needed; overmixing can make the salad dense and wet.
Taste and adjust lime juice and salt last—lime intensity varies by fruit, so add in half-teaspoon increments.