Cumin Chicken & Avocado Salad Recipe

Name: Cumin Chicken & Avocado Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 14 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved if large; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 4 gem lettuce, separated into leaves; 1 ounce cilantro; 3 Hass avocadoes, peeled and thickly sliced; 6 tablespoons caesar salad dressing (ready-made dressing is fine); 14 ounces red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
14 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved if large
1 red onion, finely chopped
4 gem lettuce, separated into leaves
1 ounce cilantro
3 Hass avocadoes, peeled and thickly sliced
6 tablespoons caesar salad dressing (ready-made dressing is fine)
14 ounces red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1
Mix the oil and spices in a large bowl, then use the mixture to coat the chicken.
2
Pan-fry the chicken (without extra oil) in a large non-stick frying pan for a few mins each side.
3
Toss the tomatoes into any spiced oil left in the bowl, then add them to the pan.
4
Cover and cook for 5 mins more until the chicken is cooked and the tomatoes are warm and starting to soften.
5
Meanwhile, toss the onion, lettuce, cilantro and avocados in the Caesar dressing and pile onto a large platter.
6
Top with small handfuls of the beans and scatter with the tomatoes.
7
Slice the warm chicken and pile on top.
8
Serve with crusty bread or crunchy tortilla chips.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, and more.

Yes, Cumin Chicken & Avocado 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cumin Chicken & Avocado Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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