Flavor Bomb Chunky Mexican Chicken Salad

This salad is a flavor bomb. Large tender pieces of chicken that are satisfying, with a substantial texture. Combined with flavors of chili and spice that will tantalize your tongue. Peppers add contrast to the black beans and greens. Topped with avocado, cheese, and salsa this is like a Healthier Taco Tuesday Meal.

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Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 437 kcal

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Chicken Breast
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/4 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Chili Powder
1/4 Tsp Cumin
1/8 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/4 Cup Poblano Pepper
1 Tbsp Jalapeno Pepper
1/4 Cup Onions
1/4 Cup Black Beans
1/8 Cup Cheddar Cheese
1/8 Cup Salsa
1/2 Cup Lettuce
1/4 Tbs Sour Cream
1/4 ea Lime
1/4 Cup Avocado
1/2 Tbs Cilantro

Instructions

Wash your lettuce, peppers, avocado, and lime and set aside to dry
Turn on your skillet to medium high heat
Add the Tablespoon of olive oil
Test the heat of the pan by dropping a few droplets of water to make sure the pan is hot enough
Add your 1/2 cup chicken
Once the chicken starts to cook
Add the 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Keep moving the chicken in the pan for even browning
Once the chicken starts to brown a little
Add the 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder and stir
Add the 1/4 teaspoon of cumin and stir
Add the 1/8 of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper and stir
While the chicken is cooking chop your 1/4 cup of onion 1/4 cup of poblano peppers and the tablespoon of jalapeno pepper
Add them to the pan with the chicken
Once your peppers and onions are glistening take the temperature of your largest piece of chicken- Chicken needs to have an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F .
Now its time to assemble the salad, starting with the 1/2 cup of lettuce
Next add the 1/4 cup of black beans
Add the 1/8 of cup of cheddar cheese
Add the 1/4 tablespoon of sour cream
Slice the 1/4 cup of avocado and add it
Add the 1/8 cup of salsa
Minced the 1/2 tablespoon of cilantro
squeeze a 1/4 of the lime on top of the salad

Video

Notes

Double this recipe and place one in an airtight container. This can stay in the fridge for 3 days. Watch until the end of the video to see how to keep the avocado fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 437kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 26gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1002mgPotassium: 957mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1298IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 3mg

Keyword beginner, Budget-Friendly, chicken, easy, flavorful, Greens, salad, Spicy

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