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Mexican Chicken Salad - mexican dinner recipe

Mexican Chicken Salad

Warm spiced chicken, crisp lettuce, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and juicy tomato get tossed with a lime yogurt dressing for a colorful, satisfying salad dinner that eats fresh but still feels substantial.

By Eatpace

Gluten-Free
Prep: 12 minCook: 12 min24 min total 4 servings Very Simple Mexican

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • Chicken breast(600 g)
  • Lettuce(1)
  • Corn(250 g)
  • Tomato(2)
  • Avocado(2)
  • Red Onion(1)
  • Greek yogurt(180 g)
  • Lime(2)
  • Olive oil(2 tbsp)
  • Cumin(2 tsp)
  • Smoked paprika(2 tsp)
  • Garlic powder(1 tsp)
  • Oregano(1 tsp)
  • Salt(1 tsp)
  • Black pepper(½ tsp)
  • Fresh cilantro(15 g)optional

Method

  1. 1

    Slice the {Chicken breast} into bite-size strips. Thinly slice the {Red Onion}, chop the {Tomato}, dice the {Avocado}, shred the {Lettuce}, and roughly chop the {Fresh cilantro}.

    ~8 min

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix the juice of both {Lime} with the {Greek yogurt}, half the {Olive oil}, and a pinch each of the {Salt} and {Black pepper} until smooth.

    ~4 min

  3. 3

    Toss the {Chicken breast} with the remaining {Olive oil}, {Cumin}, {Smoked paprika}, {Garlic powder}, {Oregano}, the remaining {Salt}, and the remaining {Black pepper}. Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring a few times. In the last 2 minutes, add the {Corn} to warm through.

    ~8 min

  4. 4

    Add the {Lettuce}, {Tomato}, {Avocado}, and {Red Onion} to a large serving bowl. Top with the warm chicken and corn, pour over the dressing, and toss gently to coat. Finish with {Fresh cilantro} and serve right away.

    ~4 min

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

392
Calories
38g
Protein
19g
Fat
17g
Carbs
7g
Fiber

Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Dietary Profile
Gluten-Free
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