Mexican Chopped Salad with BBQ Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil (olive, canola or vegetable)
- 3/4 cups BBQ sauce, plus more for topping the salad if desired
For the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
The Salad
- 4 heaped cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels (if frozen, thawed - if canned, drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup red onions, sliced thinly
- 1 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, peeled and cut into small chunks
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 + tortilla strips
Instructions
To Make the Chicken
- In a small bowl mix together the cumin, garlic powder, chile powder, salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken on a plate and brush with about 1 teaspoon of oil. Rub the chicken with the spice mixture. If you have time you can let it marinade for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- If cooking the chicken on the stove top: In a large saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the chicken and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
- If Cooking on the Grill: Brush the grill with the remaining oil. Grill the chicken for about 5 to 6 minutes per side or until cooked through and no longer pink.
- Transfer the chicken to a bowl and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice it. Add the BBQ sauce and toss to combine.
To Make the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
- In a small bowl whisk all the ingredients together. Or place all the ingredients in a lidded jar and shake well. Set aside
The Salad
- Place the lettuce, corn, tomatoes, onions and garbanzo beans into a large salad bowl. Drizzle some of the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Add the avocado and toss gently. Add more vinaigrette if need it.
- Top with sliced chicken. Garnish with tortilla strips and chopped cilantro. Drizzle some BBQ sauce on top if desired. Serve
Nutrition
Calories: 468 kcal, Carbohydrates: 31 g, Protein: 20 g, Fat: 31 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 48 mg, Sodium: 1182 mg, Potassium: 709 mg, Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 15 g, Vitamin A: 559 IU, Vitamin C: 14 mg, Calcium: 40 mg, Iron: 2 mg
