Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe
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Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe
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This Southwest chicken salad is packed full of fresh and vibrant ingredients, and made with a chili lime dressing. Spiced chicken breasts are coated in a spice mixture and oven baked for a filling and hearty Mexican salad.
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Ingredients
Southwest Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
Chili Lime Dressing
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon chili spice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Dash of garlic salt
- Juice of 1 lime
Southwest Chicken Salad
- 8 cups lettuce
- 1 cup multicolored cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup bell peppers sliced
- 2 ears of corn sliced off the cob
- 1 large avocado sliced
- ½ cup queso fresco
- Southwest Chicken Breasts
- Chili Lime Dressing
- lime
- cilantro
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Instructions
Southwest Chicken Breasts
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Pat the chicken breasts dry.
- Brush them with olive oil.
- In a small bowl mix together the chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic salt.
- Pour the spice mixture onto a plate.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the spice mixture.
- Place the chicken breasts on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Put the baking sheet in the oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes*.
Chili Lime Dressing
- Add the greek yogurt to a small bowl.
- Mix in the spices and lime juice.
- Keep mixing until the mixture is completely smooth, set aside.
Southwest Chicken Salad
- Add the lettuce to a large bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, black beans, bell peppers, corn, avocado, and queso fresco, toss.
- Add the southwest chicken (sliced), toss.
- Add the chili lime dressing, toss to coat.
- Divide into 4 bowls.
- Garnish with lime slices and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- *Bake the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, time will vary depending on the thickness of the breasts.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
537kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
64g
(128%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
745mg
(31%)
Potassium
1572mg
(45%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
3749IU
(75%)
Vitamin C
57mg
(63%)
Calcium
207mg
(21%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 537 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 537kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 64g | 128% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 745mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1572mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3749IU | 75% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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27 reviews
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