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Grilled Chicken Salad - Quick & Easy Recipe
Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10–14 minutes Rest: 5 minutes Assembly: 5 minutes Serving: 2 bowls
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Ingredient
Creamy Jalapeño Dressing
⅓ cup chopped red onion
½ cup pickled jalapeño slices, chopped
¼ cup coleslaw dressing
1 Tbsp juice from pickled jalapeños
1 Tbsp lime juice
Chicken
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each)
¼ cup frozen corn
Salad Base
3 cups chopped romaine
¼ cup chopped sweet red pepper
¼ cup chopped seeded tomatoes
¼ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
Toppings
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup tri‑color tortilla strips
Directions
1. Make the Dressing Place the red onion, chopped pickled jalapeños, coleslaw dressing, jalapeño juice, and lime juice in a jar with a tight‑fitting lid. Shake well and refrigerate until serving.
2. Cook the Chicken & Corn Place the chicken on an oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat (or broil 3 inches from heat) for 5–7 minutes per side, until the chicken reaches 165°F. Let stand 5 minutes, then slice. Meanwhile, cook the corn according to package directions.
3. Build the Salads Divide the romaine between 2 salad bowls. Arrange sliced chicken over the romaine. Top with corn, sweet red pepper, tomatoes, and black beans. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and tortilla strips.
4. Dress & Serve Shake the dressing again and drizzle over each salad. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts —
1 Bowl
Calories: 520–620 Total Fat: 28–34 g Saturated Fat: 8–10 g Cholesterol: 85–105 mg Sodium: 950–1150 mg Total Carbohydrates: 34–40 g Dietary Fiber: 6–8 g Sugars: 6–8 g Protein: 38–45 g
