Mexican Chicken Salad
Want something spicy and unexpected to knock your fiesta up to the next level? Try this Mexican chicken salad. It's an easy chicken salad recipe that uses jalapenos and avocados to give it a Mexican spin! Enjoy!
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Preparation Time3 hr
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cup cooked and cubed chicken
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions, including tops
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and minced
- 3 cup cooked rice, cooled
- 2 avocados, seeded, peeled and cut into chunks
Instructions
- Blend lime juice, oil, garlic, chili powder and salt in large bowl.
- Add chicken, red pepper, onions, cilantro and hot peppers.
- Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
- Add rice and avocado chunks; toss lightly, and serve.