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Chicken Chopped Salad

simple chopped salad with loads of chicken breast bites and veggies, tossed in a delicious honey yogurt dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1.2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste

Dressing:

  • ¾ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tsp hot sauce of choice
  • 2 tsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 garlic minced
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 2-4 tbsp water to thin dressing

For the salad:

  • 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • ½ cup green onions sliced
  • cup curly parsley chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
  • 1 ½ cups corn fresh or frozen and thawed
  • 1 large avocado chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  • Place the chicken in a ziploc bag together with the oil, honey, lime juice and seasonings. Mix through the bag to coat the chicken with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
  • In a small bowl or jar, mix well all the dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Preheat an outside grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the grill with a bit of oil, then carefully place the marinated chicken. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165F. Once the chicken is done cooking, allow it to sit for a bit, then chop it.
  • And all the salad ingredients together with the chopped chicken to a large salad bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • use lean boneless and skinless chicken breast. You can also use boneless chicken thighs but their fat content is higher and the nutrition facts will vary.
  • any other lettuce or greens will work
  • be creative, add or remove any of the veggie ingredients.
  • use any oil in place of olive oil.
  • you may use greek-yogurt to any dairy-free yogurt.
  • make ahead: mix the dressing and store in the fridge. you can cook the chicken and set aside until you are ready to assemble the salad 

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 1374mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 8345IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 4mg