Chipotle Chicken and Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs - Just Bare746g≈ 4.5 × 6 oz
- Garbanzo Beans - Canned908g≈ 2.25 × 1 can (15 oz)
- Red Onion226g≈ 1.5 × 1 cup chopped
- Bell Peppers114g≈ 1 medium
- Jalapenos56g≈ 0.5 × 1 cup sliced
- Cottage Cheese - 4%113g≈ 1/2 cup
- Garlic6g≈ 2 cloves
- Lime - Juiced45g≈ 1 lime yield
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo60g≈ 4 × 1 pepper
- Cumin6.3g≈ 1 tablespoon
Estimated Cost
- Chicken Thighs - Just Bare (746g)$8.21
- Garbanzo Beans - Canned (908g)$2.67
- Red Onion (226g)$0.64
- Bell Peppers (114g)$1.33
- Jalapenos (56g)$0.22
- Cottage Cheese - 4% (113g)$0.53
- Garlic (6g)$0.10
- Lime - Juiced (45g)$1.00
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo (60g)$0.51
- Cumin (6.3g)$0.33
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and cumin. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred. Let rest, then dice or shred.
- 2
Blend the cottage cheese, chipotle peppers, lime juice, and garlic until completely smooth to make the dressing.
- 3
Dice the red onion, bell peppers, and jalapenos.
- 4
Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, garbanzo beans, red onion, bell peppers, and jalapenos.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt to taste.
- 7
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 6 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.