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Air Fryer Southwestern Chicken Salad

Air Fryer Southwestern Chicken Salad

5 from 2 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

This salad is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. The air fryer chicken is crispy and juicy, while the vegetables are fresh and crunchy. The southwest dressing ties everything together perfectly. If you're looking for a delicious, easy-to-make salad, look no further than this Air Fryer Southwestern Chicken Salad!

Ingredients 

Chicken:

  • 2 large chicken breasts

Chicken Marinade:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large limes, juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Chipotle Lime Mayo Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, minced

Southwestern Salad:

  • 4 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 large bell pepper, diced

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients for the chicken marinade to a large mixing bowl. Add your chicken, and marinate the chicken for 2-6 hours.
  • Add your chicken to the air fryer basket, single layer, and set the cooking time for 12-15 minutes at 370 degrees F, using the air fryer setting. Remove the chicken when the internal temperature is 165 degrees F, using a meat thermometer.
  • Allow the chicken to cool for a few minutes, then dice the chicken into 1-inch pieces; add the diced chicken into a large bowl.
  • Mince, the garlic and shallots cloves, then add your green pepper and toss well.
  • Add the large bowl of mayo, Adobo Sauce, Lime Juice, and granulated sugar. Mix well, and refrigerate for 10-12 minutes. In a food processor, mince about 1/2 cup of the fresh cilantro, and fold it into the dressing.
  • Pour the chipotle lime dressing over the chicken as much or as little as you like. Stir all of the ingredients together until completely combined.
  • Add the minced cilantro and stir until totally combined
  • Serve as desired.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 17gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 1397mgPotassium: 442mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1104IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg