Copycat Chick-Fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad Recipe

Name: Copycat Chick-Fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brine; 1/2 cup pickle juice; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons orange zest; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 chicken breasts, about (14oz); Salad; 3 1/2 cups romaine lettuce leaves, torn; 2 cups mixed greens; 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 cup corn, broiled until charred; 1 cup black beans, broiled until charred; 1/3 cup cheese, monterey jack and cheddar, shredded; 1/2 cup grape tomatoes; 1/2 cup tortilla chips, crushed; 1/4 cup coleslaw mix; 1/4 cup carrot, shredded; 3 tablespoons pepitas

Servings: persons

Brine
1/2 cup pickle juice
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 chicken breasts, about (14oz)
Salad
3 1/2 cups romaine lettuce leaves, torn
2 cups mixed greens
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup corn, broiled until charred
1 cup black beans, broiled until charred
1/3 cup cheese, monterey jack and cheddar, shredded
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 cup tortilla chips, crushed
1/4 cup coleslaw mix
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
3 tablespoons pepitas

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Brine:
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In a medium bowl whisk together ingredients for brine.
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Add chicken, making sure to coat evenly. Allow chicken to marinate for 20 minutes. Remove chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
4
Heat grill to high, oil lightly. Grill chicken turning once until grill marks have appeared and chicken is opaque throughout, about 3 to 4 minutes a side. Remove chicken to a cutting board and slice thinly across the grain.
5
Salad: Toss together salad ingredients. Top with sliced chicken and favorite dressing.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brine, 1/2 cup pickle juice, 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Copycat Chick-Fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Copycat Chick-Fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad

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