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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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