Mexican chicken salad
6
Points®
Total time: 2 hr • Prep: 2 hr • Cook: 0 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
When you’ve got a craving for Mexican, this zesty chicken salad with a simple homemade dressing is an ideal option for lunch or dinner. Toasted tortilla strips are a tasty garnish. To make them, spray both sides of a 10-inch flour tortilla with nonstick cooking spray; cut the tortilla into small, thin strips; and spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a 400°F oven until golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle the cooled strips over the salads. To poach the chicken, bring 1 cup chicken broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, cover, and simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Or, use chopped rotisserie chicken to speed prep.
Ingredients
Fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp
Olive oil
4 tsp
Garlic
2 medium clove(s)
Chili powder
0.75 tsp
Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s)
0.75 pound(s)
Tomato(es)
1 medium
Avocado
1 item(s), medium
Uncooked scallion(s)
2 medium
Cilantro
2 Tbsp
Romaine lettuce
2 cup(s), shredded
Instructions
1
To make the dressing, put the lime juice in a small bowl. Drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly. Press in the garlic with a garlic press and add the chili powder; whisk thoroughly.
2
In a large bowl combine the chicken, tomato, avocado, scallions, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until the flavors are blended, at least 2 hours.
3
Divide the lettuce among 4 plates and mound the chicken salad on top.
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