Mexican Garden Chicken Salad
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Mexican Garden Chicken Salad
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This garden mexican chicken salad paired with a cilantro citrus vinaigrette, is a fiesta in a bowl!
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Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed (1 lb))
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Cilantro Citrus Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup Freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
Salad Ingredients
- 5 ounces mixed greens (or lettuce of choice, rinsed and dried)
- 2 avocados (peeled & diced (1/2 cup))
- 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup corn
- 1 tablespoon butter
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Instructions
- In a bowl, add cubed chicken, olive oil, all spices, and mix until chicken is evenly coated. In a cast iron skillet, over medium high heat, cook chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove and set aside. In same skillet, lower heat to medium, and add 1 tbsp of butter. Once melted add in the corn and sauté until the kernels are charred, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Vinaigrette: Using an immersion blender or regular blender, add all the ingredients for the vinaigrette and blend until smooth. You can also hand whisk until all ingredients have been combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Store in refrigerator.
- In a large bowl, assemble all the ingredients together. If not eating right away, wait to dress the salad with the vinaigrette or else the greens will wilt.
Notes
- Refrigerate dressing for up to one week due to the fresh cilantro in the vinaigrette
- You can also grill the chicken and the corn in this recipe. If grilling the chicken, you can leave the chicken breast whole, then proceed to dice after fully cooked. Same with corn, grill whole then cut the kernels off.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
552kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
29g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
521mg
(22%)
Potassium
984mg
(28%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1382IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 552 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 552kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 521mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 984mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1382IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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