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Easy Santa Fe Chicken Salad with Chipotle Honey Dressing

A bold Southwest-inspired chicken salad with fresh vegetables and a smoky sweet chipotle honey dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main, Salad
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
Salad
  • 6 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup shredded cheese optional
Chipotle Honey Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp minced chipotle peppers
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with oil and spices.
  2. Cook chicken in skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked.
  3. Whisk dressing ingredients together until smooth.
  4. Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  5. Slice chicken and place over salad.
  6. Drizzle dressing and serve.

Notes

Adjust chipotle amount for desired spice level.