Description
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring grilled marinated chicken, crisp greens, and a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pieces Chicken Breasts
- 2–3 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- Juice of 2 Fresh Limes
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey or Agave Nectar
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Corn, cooked
- 1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups Mixed Greens
- 1 Avocado, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine lime juice, minced chipotle peppers, olive oil, and honey. Whisk until combined. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prepare dressing with remaining marinade, additional lime juice, and olive oil.
- In a large bowl, layer mixed greens and top with cherry tomatoes, red onions, corn, black beans, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Top with avocado slices and serve.
- Taste and adjust dressing or seasoning as needed.
Notes
Serve with tortilla chips or roasted sweet potatoes for a heartier meal. Add fresh cilantro for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salad, chicken, chipotle, lime, grilled chicken, healthy recipes