Copycat Chick-fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
402 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Copycat Chick-fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad
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One bite of this Copycat Chick-fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad with seasoned chicken, fresh produce & creamy salsa dressing will have you hooked!
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Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 stems cilantro
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Chicken Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Salad
- 1 ear corn
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 2 poblano peppers seeded and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 15 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 3 cups mixed greens
- 3 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 3 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- ¼ cup chili lime pepitas (see note)
Creamy Salsa Dressing
- ½ cup salsa
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
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Instructions
- Put the chicken breasts into a gallon-size ziplock bag. Add the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and cumin seeds to the bag. Seal and smush around the chicken. Marinate for 1 hour.
- While the chicken is marinating, make the dressing by adding the dressing ingredients to a food processor or blender. Cover and purée. Pour it into a sealable container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Place a large skillet over high heat. Brush the corn with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast for 2 minutes per side. Then use a knife to cut the corn kernels off the cob. Set aside.
- Add the tomatoes, poblano, and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in the corn kernels and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Add lettuce, tomato, bell pepper, poblano, corn, black beans, and shredded cheese to a large salad bowl and toss. (You can also make the salad in individual bowls, just divide the ingredients evenly between them.)
- Place a grill pan or cast iron skillet over high heat. Stir together the chicken seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade. Season both sides of each breast with seasoning. Place the chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to ½-inch thick using a meat mallet (or a rolling pin).
- Lightly spray the grill pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken into the pan and cook for 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and cut it into thin slices.
- Place the chicken slices on top of the salad. Garnish with the tortilla strips and pepitas. Drizzle with dressing or serve it on the side.
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Notes
- You can buy the pepitas on Amazon or make them at home with this recipe. You can also use regular salted pepitas if you prefer.
- I do all of the prep for this recipe once the chicken is marinating to save time. You can also marinate this chicken in the morning and then prepare the rest of the recipe at lunch or dinner time. It's okay to let the chicken marinate for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
901mg
(38%)
Potassium
861mg
(25%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2314IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
80mg
(89%)
Calcium
279mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 901mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 861mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2314IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 279mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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