Description
A flavorful Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad that combines zesty spices with fresh ingredients for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 cups assorted salad greens (like romaine, baby kale, and watercress)
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup pico de gallo (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. In a mixing bowl, combine the avocado oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the spice blend.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a cutting board and allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the assorted salad greens, grape tomatoes, cooked quinoa, cubed avocado, black beans, green onions, and parsley.
- Add the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad mixture.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad and gently mix to combine all the ingredients. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and add pico de gallo if desired.
- Serve right away for a delightful meal or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For an extra kick, marinate the chicken in the spice mix for an hour before grilling.
- Feel free to swap the chicken for grilled portobello mushrooms or chickpeas for a vegetarian alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg