mexican chicken salad

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

Loaded with yumminess, this lovely light meal is perfect to enjoy anytime!

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For mexican chicken salad

  • 2 lg
    chicken breast
  • ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • tajín seasoning, to taste
  • 4 c
    lettuce such as romaine, washed and torn
  • 2 lg
    avocados, stones removed, peeled and cubed
  • 1 Tbsp
    freshly squeezed lime juice, or as needed
  • 1/2 c
    red onions, chopped
  • 1 can
    corn kernels, drained (15 oz.)
  • 1 can
    black beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz.)
  • 1 c
    cherry tomatoes, washed and halved
  • 1 c
    Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 c
    cilantro, chopped
  • 4
    lime wedges, for serving

How To Make mexican chicken salad

  • 1
    Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Tajín.
  • 2
    Grill breasts at 500ºF on the barbecue for 10 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165ºF, flipping halfway through.
  • 3
    Transfer to a cutting board, cover them loosely, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • 4
    In a bowl, combine avocado cubes and freshly squeezed lime juice; stir to coat.
  • 5
    To assemble… Evenly place torn lettuce on 2 plates and then chicken slices in the center, leaving a space at one end to put the red onions.
  • 6
    At each corner, clockwise, put corn kernels, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. Separate corn kernels-black beans and tomatoes-avocado with crumbled Cotija.
  • 7
    Drizzle on Mexican Salad Dressing and sprinkle the ingredients with chopped cilantro: serve with lime wedges.
  • 8
    To view this light & tasty meal on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/7TYtn33hHCo

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