This healthy Tex Mex Chicken Salad recipe is tossed with juicy margarita-marinated grilled chicken served over a bed of lettuce, corn, black beans, and avocado and drizzled with a creamy dressing.
Servings : 4
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Marinating Time 2 hourshrs
Total Time 2 hourshrs40 minutesmins
Ingredients
For the Chicken
½cupmargarita mix
¼cupfresh lime juice
1cupolive oil
kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
2teaspoonsgarlic powder
2 to 3boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Salad
1head iceberg lettuce,torn or chopped
1cupcanned corn kernels,well rinsed and drained
1can (15 ounces)black beans,well rinsed and drained
In a large freezer bag or Ziploc bag, combine the margarita mix, lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; stir until well combined and add the chicken cutlets. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
Coat a grill pan with cooking spray or vegetable oil and set it over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the ziploc bag and discard the marinade.
Transfer the chicken cutlets to the hot grill pan and cook for 5 minutes; flip and cook for 5 to 7 more minutes or until done. Remove it from the grill pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 to 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, arrange the chopped lettuce and toss it with the corn, black beans, tomatoes, onions, and avocado.
Slice the chicken into strips and add it on top of the salad.
Marinate for Flavor: Allow the chicken to marinate in the margarita mix for 2 to 8 hours for enhanced taste and tenderness.
Get Creative: Don’t have all the ingredients? No worries! Swap with what's available to personalize your Tex Mex chicken salad.
Watch the Clock: Cooking times can differ due to the size and thickness of the chicken. Follow the given guidelines, but use an instant-read meat thermometer to check for doneness and remove the chicken from the grill pan when its internal temperature registers between 160˚F and 165˚F. Let it rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting into it.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.