Fiesta Chicken Tortilla Salad Recipe

Name: Fiesta Chicken Tortilla Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole boneless chicken breast; 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce; vegetable oil (for frying); 3 soft corn tortillas, cut in 1/4 inch strips; salt; 12 red bell pepper, cut in strips; 4 cups romaine lettuce, sliced in strips; 4 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; ½ cup vegetable oil; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 whole boneless chicken breast
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
vegetable oil (for frying)
3 soft corn tortillas, cut in 1/4 inch strips
salt
12 red bell pepper, cut in strips
4 cups romaine lettuce, sliced in strips
4 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper

1
To prepare chicken: Cut chicken breast into 1/4 inch strips and toss with Tabasco.
2
Heat oil (1/4 inch deep) until hot in heavy skillet.
3
Fry tortilla strips quickly until golden.
4
Set on paper towel to drain.
5
Season with salt.
6
Pour off all but a little oil and saute chicken for 2- 3 minutes.
7
Set aside.
8
To prepare dressing: Combine ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
9
To prepare salad: Place lettuce, peppers and chicken in a bowl and toss with dressing.
10
Serve on individual plates and arrange tortilla strips on top.

559

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole boneless chicken breast, 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce, vegetable oil (for frying), 3 soft corn tortillas, cut in 1/4 inch strips, and more.

Yes, Fiesta Chicken Tortilla 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!

Fiesta Chicken Tortilla Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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