Description
This Grilled Chicken Salad features juicy grilled chicken, fresh greens, and a variety of colorful vegetables, all drizzled with a tangy lime dressing. It’s a nutritious and flavorful option for a light meal, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, spinach, and arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing or your favorite dressing
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Ensure it’s clean and lightly oiled.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1 inch on a cutting board.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Rub the marinade all over the chicken breasts and let them marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on one side without moving it, then flip and grill for another 6-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- In a large salad bowl, add mixed salad greens.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the salad bowl.
- If using fresh corn, grill it alongside the chicken. For frozen corn, thaw and drain; for canned corn, rinse and drain. Add to the salad bowl.
- Rinse and drain black beans, then add to the bowl.
- Dice the avocado and add it to the salad.
- Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the salad.
- Chop fresh cilantro and add it to the salad.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces and add it on top of the salad.
- Drizzle lime juice over the salad.
- Add your choice of dressing and toss gently to combine.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken for up to an hour in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or toppings.
- If you prefer a different dressing, a vinaigrette or spicy chipotle dressing works well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes