Grilled Chicken Salad with Chipotle Chile Dressing

Name: Grilled Chicken Salad with Chipotle Chile Dressing and Chile Lime Tortilla Crisps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 avocado, peeled, seed removed, and large diced; 1 chipotle chili in adobo; 2 chili lime tortillas; Spray olive oil; 6 cups mesclun greens; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled, julienned; Favorite salsa

Servings: persons

1
To make the dressing, in a blender, blend together the barbecue sauce, vinegar, olive oil, avocado and chipotle for 1 to 2 minutes or until creamy.
2
Reserve dressing in refrigerator until ready to use.
3
To make the tortillas, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
4
Slice the tortillas into thin strips and spray them with the olive oil.
5
Place the tortilla strips on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 4 to 5 minutes, or until crispy.
6
To assemble the salad, in a mixing bowl, toss the greens with the dressing.
7
Place a portion of the salad greens on each plate.
8
Place 1 julienned chicken breast on top of each salad.
9
Then spoon some of the salsa on top of salad.
10
Finally, sprinkle each salad with the crispy tortillas.

448

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup barbecue sauce, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 avocado, peeled, seed removed, and large diced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Salad with Chipotle Chile Dressing and Chile Lime Tortilla Crisps 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.

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Chipotle Chile Dressing and Chile Lime Tortilla Crisps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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