Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

5 from 1 vote

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad blends tender chicken, jalapeños, crispy bacon, cheddar, and a creamy dressing, giving classic chicken salad a fun, spicy twist.

Prep Time25

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Jalapeño Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

Servings: sandwiches

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $12.21

Equipment

Large bowl

Ingredients

Dressing

1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayo
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey or to taste
Salt and pepper

Chicken Salad

3 cups diced rotisserie chicken
1/4 cup jarred jalapeños well drained and diced
1/4 cup finely diced jalapeño 1 large jalapeño
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro optional
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon cooked and finely diced

For Serving

Serving suggestions see note 1

US - Metric

Instructions

In a large bowl combine all the “dressing” ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I add 1/4 teaspoon of each). Whisk until smooth.
Add all “chicken salad” ingredients right on top of the dressing. Gently stir until salad is well coated in dressing. Taste and adjust seasonings to taste.
Enjoy chicken salad however you’d like (see note 1).

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Notes

Note 1: My favorite way to enjoy this chicken salad is on a croissant with a few pieces of lettuce. Below are a few other ways you can serve it:

On toasted bread
In lettuce wraps using butter or Romaine lettuce
Spoon it into halved avocados
Serve over mixed greens or arugula
Enjoy it straight from the bowl or with crackers

Nutrition Note: Nutrition information is for the chicken salad only, without any bread.

Storage: Keep leftover Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.

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