Southwest Chicken Salad
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 cup golden sweet corn canned (drained)
- 1 cup black beans canned (drained and rinsed)
- 10 cups spring mix
- 10 ounces grape tomatoes halved
- ½ purple onion diced
- 1 cup [spicy ranch dressing]
Instructions
- Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap or in a large plastic bag. Use a meat mallet to pound the thicker sides until they are about as thick as the thinner sides.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Place the chicken on a plate and sprinkle both sides with the cumin, chili powder, salt and chipotle powder. Rub the seasonings in to ensure that they stick to the chicken.1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over low-medium, and add the chicken and lime juice. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side depending on the thickness.2 tablespoons cooking oil, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Remove the chicken and let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing into long strips.
- While the chicken cools, add the corn and beans to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.1 cup golden sweet corn, 1 cup black beans
- Divide the salad mix between 4 shallow bowls and evenly top with the chicken, corn and beans mixture, tomatoes, onion and spicy ranch dressing.10 cups spring mix, 10 ounces grape tomatoes, ½ purple onion, 1 cup [spicy ranch dressing]
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle of freshly minced cilantro for garnish and lime wedges if desired.
- See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 small salad (including 1/2 a chicken breasts and 1/4 cup of dressing). Actual calories will vary.
*Doubling or tripling this recipe has not been tested. Therefore, we can not guarantee the outcome of adjusting the ingredients.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Southwest Chicken Salad
Serving Size
1 small salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
565
% Daily Value*
Fat
38
g
58
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
30
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
18
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
88
mg
29
%
Sodium
1172
mg
49
%
Potassium
1067
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
5
g
20
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
31
g
62
%
Vitamin A
2119
IU
42
%
Vitamin C
41
mg
50
%
Calcium
70
mg
7
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
