Zesty Lime Chicken Taco Salad
A fresh and flavorful taco salad packed with zesty lime chicken, crisp veggies, and crunchy tortilla strips.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (2) chicken breasts
- (1) lime (juiced)
- (1 tbsp) olive oil
- (1 tsp) chili powder
- (1 tsp) cumin
- (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
- (1/4 tsp) salt
- (1/4 tsp) black pepper
- (1) head romaine lettuce (chopped)
- (1) bell pepper (diced)
- (1) avocado (sliced)
- (1/2 cups) cherry tomatoes (halved)
- (1/4 cups) red onion (diced)
- (1 cup) corn (canned or fresh)
- (1 cup) black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- (1/2 cups) shredded cheese (optional)
- (1 cup) tortilla strips (for topping)
- (1/4 cups) fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the (1) lime (juiced), (1 tbsp) olive oil, (1 tsp) chili powder, (1 tsp) cumin, (1/2 tsp) garlic powder, (1/4 tsp) salt, and (1/4 tsp) black pepper to make a marinade.
- 2
Add the (2) chicken breasts to the marinade and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 3
After marinating, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and add the chicken breasts. Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75 °C).
- 4
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
- 5
In a large bowl, add the (1) head of chopped romaine lettuce, (1) diced bell pepper, (1) sliced avocado, (1/2 cup) halved cherry tomatoes, (1/4 cup) diced red onion, (1 cup) corn, and (1 cup) black beans.
- 6
Toss the salad ingredients together until well mixed, then top with the grilled chicken strips.
- 7
Sprinkle (1/2 cup) shredded cheese (if using), (1 cup) tortilla strips, and (1/4 cup) chopped fresh cilantro over the top.
- 8
Serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side if desired.
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