Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken Salad with Tequila-Lime Vinaigrette

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4.7

9 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    3 Servings

  • Calories

    649 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken Salad with Tequila-Lime Vinaigrette

Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken Salad with Tequila-Lime Vinaigrette is a filling entrée salad recipe.

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Ingredients

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Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken

  • 1 pounds to 1.5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons tequila
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Tequila-Lime Vinaigrette:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons tequila
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey or agave
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro or basil packed

For the Salad:

  • 5 ounces mixed greens I used a mixture of baby kale, arugula, and cabbage
  • 1 large ripe avocado diced
  • 1 small heirloom tomato diced
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1 fresno chili chopped
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Instructions

Prepare the Grilled Chicken:

  1. Add all of the ingredients for the tequila-lime chicken marinade to a small blender and blend until completely smooth. Place chicken breasts in a zip-lock bag along with the marinade. Marinate at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
  2. Brush of your grill with a wire brush and preheat it to medium-high (about 350 to 400 degrees F). Place chicken breasts on the grate directly over the burners and sear for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear. Continue cooking and flipping every 1 to 2 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 155 to 160 degrees F. Remove chicken from the grill and allow it to rest on a cutting board - the chicken will continue to cook as it rests and the internal temperature should rise to 165 degrees F.

Prepare the Salad:

  1. While the chicken is resting, prepare the salad. Whisk (or blend) together the ingredients for the tequila-lime vinaigrette, and set aside until ready to use.
  2. Divide the ingredients for the salad among 2 to 4 bowls and drizzle in desired amount of tequila-lime vinaigrette. Toss until everything is coated. Serve salad with chopped grilled chicken.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Serving (of 3) Calories 649kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 37g (57%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 649 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 3)
Calories 649kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 37g 57%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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