Best Spicy Jalapeno Cilantro Chicken Salad Recipes

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PERUVIAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SPICY CILANTRO SAUCE



Peruvian Roasted Chicken With Spicy Cilantro Sauce image

Burnished-skinned, deeply flavored and more than just a little spicy, it's no wonder that Peruvian chicken has become something of an obsession here in the United States. There are dozens of way to make this dish, but most recipes call for two different kinds of Peruvian chile pastes - aji amarilla and aji panca - to add the necessary complexity and heat. You can find them at South American markets and online. But in a pinch, you can substitute a red chile paste (like sriracha or sambal) for the aji amarillo, and ground pasilla chile powder for the aji panca. The flavors won't be traditional, but the chicken will still be tasty - especially when slathered with the irresistibly creamy, spicy cilantro sauce that goes alongside.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

6 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste or another chile paste such as sriracha or sambal
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon aji panca paste or 1 teaspoon pasilla chile powder
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 (3 1/2- to 4 1/2-pound) chicken, halved (see Note) or 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken parts
Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
1 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
3 to 4 jalapeños, seeded and diced
1/4 cup/1 ounce crumbled feta cheese
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice, more to taste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or basil
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon aji amarillo or other chile paste (see headnote)
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together garlic, soy sauce, aji amarillo paste, lime juice, aji panca paste, mustard, cumin, pepper and salt.
  • Add chicken halves, turning to coat them all over with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with oil.
  • Roast until skin is golden and chicken is cooked through, 35 to 45 minutes (if using chicken parts, remove the breasts after 25 to 35 minutes). Remove from oven and let sit, loosely covered with foil, for 10 minutes before serving.
  • While chicken is roasting, make the sauce. In a blender, blend cilantro, jalapeños, feta, garlic, lime juice, oregano, salt, mustard, aji amarillo paste, honey, and cumin until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in oil until mixture is emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt or lime juice or both.
  • Carve the chicken and serve with the sauce and lime wedges on the side.

SPICY JALAPENO-CILANTRO CHICKEN SALAD



Spicy Jalapeno-Cilantro Chicken Salad image

I won grand prize in the Cook's Country Magazine, Best Chicken Salad contest with this delish chicken salad You may sub tuna for the chicken for a great tuna salad; Recipe ##224964.

Provided by dawnie2u

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup good quality mayonnaise
4 cups cooked cut-up chicken breasts
1/4 cup celery, chopped fine
1/4 cup red onion, chopped fine
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup nacho-style sliced jalapeno, chopped
salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together except the chicken.
  • Gently fold the chicken into the mayonnaise mixture until well combined.
  • Transfer to your serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.4, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 282.4, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3, Protein 0.5

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.

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD WITH BELL PEPPER AND CILANTRO



Spicy Chicken Salad with Bell Pepper and Cilantro image

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.

JALAPENO CHICKEN SALAD



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(UPDATE: I just found out that the creator of this recipe is Recipezaar member dawnie2u! How cool is that?) I just got this recipe from Cook's Country magazine. A cook named Dawn from San Diego, California submitted it to the magazine and won first place in a chicken salad contest. We loved it so much, I thought I'd share it right away. You can find the pickled jalapeños in a can in the Mexican/ethnic section at the supermarket. You can also use this recipe for tuna. I served this over tostadas (crispy fried tortillas).

Provided by Velouria

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 5 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 medium celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno chili, finely chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise and lime juice in a small bowl until combined.
  • Toss chicken, celery, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and jalapeños in a large bowl.
  • Add the mayonnaise mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.1, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 150.7, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 17.8

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