Description
This quick and flavorful Taco Chicken Salad combines grilled chicken, fresh veggies, avocado, and crunchy tortilla strips, topped with zesty lime dressing for a perfect healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup tortilla strips
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
For Lime Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season and Cook the Chicken:
- Rub the chicken breasts with taco seasoning.
- Grill or sauté the chicken over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice or shred the chicken.
- Prepare the Salad Base:
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and avocado slices.
- Add Chicken and Toppings:
- Place the sliced or shredded chicken on top of the salad.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla strips, and fresh cilantro.
- Make the Lime Dressing:
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Notes
Customize your Taco Chicken Salad by adding ingredients like jalapeños, corn chips, or different cheeses. For meal prep, store the dressing separately to keep the salad fresh and crisp. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Chicken Salad
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg