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Stephanie

Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad: A Flavorful Delight!

A flavorful and healthy Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad packed with fresh ingredients and zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 cups assorted salad greens like romaine, kale, and baby spinach
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup sweet corn canned or frozen, thawed
  • 1 cup rinsed and drained pinto beans
  • 1 ripe avocado cubed
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup pico de gallo

Method
 

  1. Heat your grill to a medium-high setting.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine avocado oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the spice blend.
  4. Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Once cooked, take the chicken off the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the assorted salad greens, grape tomatoes, sweet corn, pinto beans, cubed avocado, and crumbled feta cheese.
  7. Add the sliced grilled chicken on top.
  8. Drizzle the salad with fresh lime juice and pico de gallo, then gently mix everything together.
  9. Finish by sprinkling chopped parsley over the salad before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lime juice and spices for a couple of hours before grilling.
  • Swap out the chicken for grilled steak or chickpeas for a different protein twist.

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