Chipotle Chicken and Chickpea Salad
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Chipotle Chicken and Chickpea Salad

6 servings · 380g/servingPrep: 15 min0Total: 15 minMexican

Ingredients

  • Chicken Thighs - Just Bare746g4.5 × 6 oz
  • Garbanzo Beans - Canned908g2.25 × 1 can (15 oz)
  • Red Onion226g1.5 × 1 cup chopped
  • Bell Peppers114g1 medium
  • Jalapenos56g0.5 × 1 cup sliced
  • Cottage Cheese - 4%113g1/2 cup
  • Garlic6g2 cloves
  • Lime - Juiced45g1 lime yield
  • Chipotle Peppers in Adobo60g4 × 1 pepper
  • Cumin6.3g1 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
Total (6 servings)$15.55(~$2.59/serving)

Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.

Instructions

  1. 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. 2

    Blend the cottage cheese, chipotle peppers, lime juice, and garlic until completely smooth to make the dressing.

  3. 3

    Dice the red onion, bell peppers, and jalapenos.

  4. 4

    Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans.

  5. 5

    In a large bowl, combine the chicken, garbanzo beans, red onion, bell peppers, and jalapenos.

  6. 6

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt to taste.

  7. 7

    Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 6 servings · USDA data

Calories339
Protein34g
Carbs32g
Fat9g
Fiber8g
Sodium366mg

Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.

Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.

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