Southwest Chicken Salad: The Ultimate Recipe and Guide
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- Chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika
- Romaine lettuce
- Black beans
- Corn kernels
- Red bell pepper, red onion, avocado, cherry tomatoes
- Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey (or agave nectar)
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by drying it and pounding to ½ inch thickness.
- Mix spices in a bowl and rub over the chicken.
- Cook chicken by pan-searing or grilling until fully cooked (5-7 minutes per side).
- Let the chicken rest before slicing.
- Chop all salad ingredients while chicken rests.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss gently.
- Add sliced chicken and drizzle with dressing before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg