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High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad

Savor the Flavor: High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad

This High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish packed with grilled chicken, black beans, and fresh veggies, perfect for quick meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Southwest
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Salad
  • 1 can Black beans rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium Avocado diced
  • ½ medium Red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice fresh
  • 1 optional Jalapeno minced, for heat

Equipment

  • grill pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat a large non-stick grill pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Add salt and pepper to taste, and whisk until well blended.
  3. Brush the seasoning mixture generously over both sides of the chicken breasts. Let them rest while you check the pan temperature.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the rinsed black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, cilantro, romaine lettuce, and cherry tomatoes. Toss gently.
  7. In another bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
  9. Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite veggies and dressings. Store leftovers separately to maintain freshness.

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