Chicken Taco Salad

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This chicken taco salad with spice-rubbed grilled chicken breasts, strips of warm crispy tortilla, and a bean salsa is the perfect combination of Mexican flavors. Sure to become a favorite!

Submitted by MTCHYG

Updated on June 23, 2024

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a composed salad in a bowl with strips of spiced grilled chicken breast, fried corn tortillas, avocado slices, and a scoop of black bean salsa on a bed of lettuce, garnished with sour cream and cilantro

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¾ cup medium-hot salsa
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 (7 inch) corn tortillas
4 cups shredded lettuce
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced (Optional)
¼ cup sour cream (Optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (Optional)

Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Mix black beans, salsa, 1/2 cup cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl; set aside.
Mix chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth; rub mixture over chicken breasts.
Cook chicken breasts on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). While the chicken is cooking, place tortillas on grill and grill until lightly brown on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes.
Transfer tortillas to a cutting board and slice into short strips; set aside. Slice chicken into long thin strips.
Place lettuce in a salad bowl; top with chicken, tortilla strips, bean salsa, remaining 1/2 cup cilantro, and avocado. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges.

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Recipe Tip

Divide all the salad ingredients into individual tortilla taco bowls if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

470	Calories
19g	Fat
44g	Carbs
35g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 470
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 71mg	24%
Sodium 832mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary Fiber 16g	57%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 35g	70%
Vitamin C 18mg	20%
Calcium 146mg	11%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1215mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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