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Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil

Salad

  • 3 cups romaine lettuce finely chopped
  • 1 cups corn grilled
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup avocado sliced (about 1 small avocado)
  • ¼ cup purple onion finely sliced
  • cup spicy ranch dressing or more to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat a grill or griddle using low to medium heat. While the grill heats, season the chicken. Trim any excess fat off the chicken then sprinkle both sides with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, chipotle, and cumin.
    ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder, ⅛ teaspoon cumin
  • Brush the grill/griddle with oil, and lay the chicken breasts onto the hot grill. Cook the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes on each side. An instant read thermometer should read 165° degrees when inserted in the thickest part of the chicken and the juices should run clear. 
    1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • After the chicken cooks, remove from the pan, set on a waiting plate, and cover with foil. Allow the chicken to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. While the chicken rests, assemble the salad.
  • Place the lettuce, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and onion in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Slice the chicken into several pieces and lay over the top of the salad. Drizzle with spicy ranch dressing.
    3 cups romaine lettuce, 1 cups corn, ½ cup cherry tomatoes, ½ cup avocado, ¼ cup purple onion, ⅓ cup spicy ranch dressing
  • Serve immediately. Scroll down and see the post for tips and storage information.

Notes

The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of about 2-cups of the finished Mexican grilled chicken salad.
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad
Serving Size
 
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
234
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
632
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
522
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
3307
IU
66
%
Vitamin C
 
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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