
Southwest Chicken Salad
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4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
54 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
502 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican

Southwest Chicken Salad
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Southwest Chicken Salad made from chili lime marinated chicken, cilantro lime dressing, black beans, corn, avocados, tomatoes, and lettuce.
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Ingredients
For the chicken and marinade
- 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, for the marinade
- 4 tablespoons lime juice (about the juice of 2 limes)
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder (if you don’t have ancho chili powder, just use regular)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, for cooking chicken
For the salad
- 4-6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cooked black beans (canned is perfect)
- 1 cup cooked corn (canned is perfect)
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
For the cilantro-lime dressing
- 1 cup cilantro, packed
- 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about the juice of 1 lime)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 cup water
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Instructions
To make the chicken
- Line a large cutting board with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Lay chicken breasts on top in a single layer, and then cover with another piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Using a meat mallet or a heavy skillet (cast iron works best), pound each chicken breast to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Transfer the chicken to a large bowl or zip-top storage bag. Add all remaining ingredients for the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Working in 2 batches, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and shake off any excess. Transfer to hot skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes on both sides, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F and is fully cooked.
- Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil and repeat the same steps with the remaining 2 chicken breasts.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve in salad when ready.
To make the cilantro-lime dressing
- Add all dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
To assemble the salad
- Place the chopped romaine lettuce in salad bowls and top with cherry tomatoes, beans, corn, red onion and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with cilantro-lime dressing and serve.
Notes
- To store, keep the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- For the best flavor, leave the chicken to marinate anywhere from 30 minutes to 8 hours. It shouldn’t be left any longer or else the acid will start to affect the texture of the meat.
- Want to make a vegan southwest salad? Replace the chicken with a plant-based alternative, chickpeas, or roasted sweet potatoes instead.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
502kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
1367mg
(57%)
Potassium
1447mg
(41%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
5879IU
(118%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1serving | |
Calories | 502kcal | 25% |
Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
Protein | 37g | 74% |
Fat | 24g | 37% |
Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
Sodium | 1367mg | 57% |
Potassium | 1447mg | 31% |
Fiber | 11g | 44% |
Sugar | 12g | 24% |
Vitamin A | 5879IU | 118% |
Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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