~ my southwestern chicken salad ~

Name: ~ My Southwestern Chicken Salad ~
Prep time: 15 min
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: ## FOR THE CHICKEN - I MAKE A BATCH OF THIS CHICKEN AND FREEZE INDIVIDUAL PORTIONS.; 4 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon(s) each - salt, paprika, sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) chili powder, hot; 1/4 teaspoon(s) each- cumin, garlic powder & cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1 tablespoon(s) corn starch; 1 teaspoon(s) chicken buillon granules; 1/3 cup(s) water; ## SALAD INGREDIENTS I USED - PORTIONS ARE 1 SALAD - DOUBLE OR TRIPLE TO YOUR NEEDS; 1 cup(s) ice burg or romaine lettuce; 1/8 cup(s) each - black beans, fire roasted corn, sliced black olives, fine diced sweet onion; 1/2 - chopped roma tomato; 1/8 - 1/4 cup(s) mexican cheese blend; assorted - colors of crushed tortilla chips.; ## DRESSING - YOU CAN MAKE AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE - THIS WAS MY MEASUREMENTS FOR 1 PERSON; 3 tablespoon(s) ranch dressing - your favorite; 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) taco seasoning - i use hot

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Feb 17, 2015

One of my favorite salads. The recipe measurements are for one salad. Double or triple for more servings.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield meat is for many servings ~ Salad ingredients is for 1 individual serving

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN - I MAKE A BATCH OF THIS CHICKEN AND FREEZE INDIVIDUAL PORTIONS.
4 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon each - salt, paprika, sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder, hot
1/4 teaspoon each- cumin, garlic powder & cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 teaspoon chicken buillon granules
1/3 cup water
SALAD INGREDIENTS I USED - PORTIONS ARE 1 SALAD - DOUBLE OR TRIPLE TO YOUR NEEDS
1 cup ice burg or romaine lettuce
1/8 cup each - black beans, fire roasted corn, sliced black olives, fine diced sweet onion
1/2 - chopped roma tomato
1/8 - 1/4 cup mexican cheese blend
assorted - colors of crushed tortilla chips.
DRESSING - YOU CAN MAKE AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE - THIS WAS MY MEASUREMENTS FOR 1 PERSON
3 tablespoons ranch dressing - your favorite
1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning - i use hot

How To Make ~ my southwestern chicken salad ~

Step 1

For chicken preparation Mix the spices in a small bowl. Set aside. In a large skillet over med - high heat, add 1 - 2 tbsp oil. Add chicken strips and cook until browning and no longer pink in center, turning to brown evenly. Add water and seasoning and cook for about 5 minutes - tossing to coat chicken evenly in seasoning. Cool and bag for future use unless using all now for salads. I usually use 1/2 breast per salad.

Step 2

For salad Plate lettuce, add corn, beans, cheese, onion, tomato, chicken strips, olives and tortilla crumbles. Salt & pepper if desired.
Step 3

Dressing - for 1 portion - in a small bowl, measure out 3 tablespoon ranch dressing and desired amount of taco seasoning. Mix and serve with salad.
Step 4

Enjoy!
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