Description
Healthier grilled chicken taco salad made with a rainbow of fresh veggies like grilled sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, crunchy romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, and spicy fresh jalapenos. Topped with grilled marinated chicken and a homemade spicy greek yogurt chipotle ranch dressing makes for a delicious, filling, protein packed salad that will leave you more than satisfied!
Ingredients
(links below are the gluten free & celiac safe products I used in this recipe)
chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- juice from 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
chipotle ranch dressing
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- juice from 1/2 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2–4 tablespoons water, to thin dressing
salad
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup freshly diced cilantro
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup sprouted pumpkin seeds
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups grilled corn off the cob (about 3 large ears of corn, shucked and cleaned)
- 1–2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (for the ears of corn)
toppings
- 1 avocado, sliced
- tortilla chips
- roasted chickpeas
- cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
step 1
In a large bowl, add olive oil, honey, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined, then add chicken breasts and coat with marinade. Place in the fridge and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes or until ready to use.
step 2
While the chicken is marinating make the dressing. In a medium bowl, combine the nonfat Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh lime juice, dried dill, chipotle chili powder, kosher salt, and water. Mix well until combined. Taste and add more chipotle chili powder if you like it spicier. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.
step 3
When ready to grill the chicken and corn, preheat grill to 400 degrees. Drizzle corn with olive oil. Place chicken breasts and corn on preheated grill and close the lid. Turn corn occasionally until it is charred and cooked, about 10 minutes. Cook chicken breasts for 7 – 9 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your chicken breasts, so be sure to check the internal temperature in the thickest part of the breasts using a meat thermometer.
step 4
While the chicken and corn are cooking, prep and chop the veggies for the salad. In a large bowl place the romaine lettuce, red onion, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, sprouted pumpkin seeds, and black beans.
step 5
Once the chicken and corn are done, allow them to cool. Cut the corn off the cob and add to the salad. Pour dressing over the salad and toss well. Cut chicken breasts into strips and lay on top of the salad. Add sliced avocado, tortilla chips, and roasted chickpeas. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
adapted from ‘ambitious kitchen‘