Chili Lime Chicken Salad
A crisp main-course salad topped with chili-lime chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and a bright honey-lime dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Combine the chicken with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice, 1 ½ tsp (4 gr) chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, the garlic, ½ tsp (3 gr) salt, and the black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
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Step 2
Whisk the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice, 30 ml olive oil, ¾ tsp (2 gr) chili powder, ½ tsp (1 gr) cumin, and ½ tsp (3 gr) salt with the honey until blended. Set the dressing aside.
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Step 3
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, turning once, until browned and the thickest part reaches 74°C, about 10 to 14 minutes total.
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Step 4
Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board, rest for 5 minutes, then slice it across the grain.
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Step 5
Combine the romaine, corn, black beans, tomato, avocado, red onion, and cilantro in a large salad bowl.
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Step 6
Toss the salad with the prepared dressing. Divide among plates, top with the sliced chicken, and serve promptly.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, keep at 4°C or colder, and consume within 3 days.
Risk factors
- raw poultry
- perishable cooked chicken
- cut fresh produce