Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup lemon juice; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 3 cups leafy greens (thinly sliced); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

½ cup lemon juice
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
3 cups leafy greens (thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

1
In a shallow glass dish, combine the lemon juice, peppers, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, cumin, and cinnamon.
2
Place the chicken between sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap.
3
Pound to an even thickness (about 1/3-1/2 inch) with a mallet.
4
Place the chicken in the spice mixture and turn to coat all sides.
5
Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
6
Transfer the chicken to a lightly oiled broiler rack (reserve remaining marinade).
7
Broil about 5 inches from the heat for about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
8
Place the marinade in a 1 quart saucepan.
9
Bring to a boil and cook for about 30 seconds.
10
Place the greens in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them.
11
Toss to combine.
12
Slice the chicken and serve on the greens.
13
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup lemon juice, 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chicken 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.

Mexican Chicken Salad

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