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Grilled Chicken Taco Salads with Spicy Cilantro Lime Dressing
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Grilled Chicken Taco Salads with Spicy Cilantro Lime Dressing

Traditional Tacos Salads with a twist- chock full of veggies, topped with grilled chicken, and drizzled with the most amazing spicy cilantro lime dressing!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to ½ inch thickness
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 6-8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup white or red onion chopped
  • 2 large avocados diced
  • 1 cup tomatoes chopped
  • tortilla strips optional
  • sliced jalapeños optional

Spicy Cilantro Lime Dressing

  • 1 cup cilantro leaves loosely packed
  • ½ cup plain yogurt or plain greek yogurt)
  • 2 tsp garlic
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 6 tbsp mayo (I used reduced fat)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 3 tbsp pickled jalapeños diced

Instructions

  • Add all dressing ingredients to blender and pulse until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to use.
  • Whisk together taco seasoning, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Rub the seasoning into the chicken breasts, coating both sides. Grill over medium heat 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
  • Toss together lettuce, black beans, onions, avocados, tomatoes, and grilled chicken. Drizzle with dressing. Optional: top with additional cilantro, jalapeños, and tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 1136mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5743IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg
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