Creamy Chipotle Lime Chicken Pasta Salad
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Season chicken with spices, oil, and lime juice. Mix well, then roast at 400F for 30-35 mins. Let cool slightly, then chop.
- 2For the Dressing, combine everything into a small food processor and process really well. Dont forget the salt! If desired, thin out the sauce with a splash of water.
- 3Cook 8 oz of your fav high-protein or lowcarb pasta. Drain and rinse.
- 4Prep your lettuce, onion, scallions, and jalapeno/cucumbers if using.
- 5In a large bowl or jar, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, chopped romaine, scallions, charred corn, and a handful of finely chopped cilantro.
- 6Pour the dressing and toss well. Top with feta, cilantro, and a few extra jalapeño slices if you like a little extra heat.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thigh
- 1/2 tsp avocado oil
- 1 whole lime
- 1 tbsp chipotle powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp onion powder
- salt (optional)
- pepper (optional)
- chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp avocado oil mayonnaise
- 1 handful fresh mint
- 1 handful fresh basil
- 1/2 whole jalapeño
- 1 whole lime
- 1 whole garlic clove
- salt (optional)
- pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp water
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cup romaine lettuce
- 3/4 cup charred corn
- 4 whole scallion
- 1/2 whole red onion
- cilantro (optional)
- jalapeño (optional)
- cucumber (optional)
- feta (optional)
Equipment
food processor
Tips
- Use smoked paprika instead of chipotle powder.
- Use any pasta that you like.
- Optional: jalapeño, cucumber, or feta.
