Author:
Kevin Curry
20-Minute Chipotle Chicken Salad
20-Minute Chipotle Chicken Salad
Ingredients for 2 hearty servings:
Substitution
Note
- 10oz (two 5oz) chicken breasts, raw
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- Sauce
- 4oz plain yogurt
- 4 tablespoons chipotle sauce (sauce from chipotle peppers in adobo)
- Substitute: aji sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (OR white vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salad
- 1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped (or to taste)
- 2 Romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1/3 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup black beans
- 1 medium avocado
STEPS
Step 1
Mix together the ingredients for the sauce, then set aside. If the sauce is too spicy, add teaspoons of water or vinegar until you reach the desired taste.
Step 2
Season chicken breasts with garlic, cumin and smoked paprika. Set a nonstick skillet on medium heat. Once it is hot, spray it with olive oil (or coconut oil) and cook. Cook on each side for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the outside is seared and the chicken is cooked through and white inside. Once the chicken has finished cooking, set it aside OUT of the skillet on a plate and let it set before slicing.
Step 3
In a large bowl, mix together the ingredients for the salad along with the sauce. Gently fold and toss everything together.
Step 4
Divide the salad in 2 and add a serving of chicken to each and half the avocado. Remember, if this is for meal prep the next day, DO NOT add the sauce/dressing. Keep that part separate until you’re ready to enjoy the salad.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!