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Chicken Taco Salad


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  • Author: Chef Johnson
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and healthy chicken taco salad made with fresh ingredients and a creamy dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste salt & black pepper
  • ½ cup black beans
  • ½ cup corn
  • ½ a bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, diced
  • ¼ cup red onions
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • ½ Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400℉ (200°C). Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Coat the chicken in olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165℉ (75°C). Let the chicken cool and shred.
  4. Make the dressing by adding the yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, cilantro, garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
  5. While the chicken is baking, chop the red bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  6. Drain and rinse the black beans and corn if using canned.
  7. Add everything to a large bowl including the black beans, corn, veggies, cilantro, and shredded chicken.
  8. Pour the dressing on top and give everything a good toss. Add more salt to taste.

Notes

  • I like to shred my chicken by pulsing it in a food processor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg