Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed of fat and butterflied; ½ tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; kosher salt; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 teaspoons honey; fresh ground black pepper; Tabasco jalapeno sauce; 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 4 ounces grape tomatoes, quartered; 1 green onion, sliced thing; 9 cups bibb lettuce, torn; 1 avocado; ¼ cup pine nuts or ¼ cup pepitas, toasted

Servings: persons

6 ounces skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed of fat and butterflied
½ tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
kosher salt
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons honey
fresh ground black pepper
Tabasco jalapeno sauce
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
4 ounces grape tomatoes, quartered
1 green onion, sliced thing
9 cups bibb lettuce, torn
1 avocado
¼ cup pine nuts or ¼ cup pepitas, toasted

1
Preheat a grill over medium high heat while you butterfly the chicken; in a small bowl, combine chili powder, brown sugar, coriander, cumin and 3/4 teaspoon salt and rub over chicken (you won't need all of it).
2
Grill the chicken 3 minutes, turn and grill until just cooked through, about 1 or 2 minutes; let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, some pepper, and a few drops of Tabasco or place these ingredients in a lidded glass jar and shake to combine.
4
Combine beans, tomatoes, green onions, remaining 2 teaspoons cilantro and a pinch of salt; add 2 tablespoons of the dressing and toss gently.
5
Toss the lettuce with a little dressing (reserve some dressing to drizzle over the chicken); arrange dressed lettuce on a serving platter or individual bowls or plates.
6
Slice the chicken very thinly and arrange over lettuce; pit and slice the avocado and arrange with the chicken.
7
Arrange black bean salsa on the lettuce as well; drizzle chicken and avocado with dressing.
8
Garnish with pine nuts or pepitas and remaining cilantro.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed of fat and butterflied, ½ tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Grilled 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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