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Chipotle Chicken Burrito Salad

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Salad

Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword chicken breast, chipotle, salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Chipotle Chicken

  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, halved
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Chipotle Spice Mix (See Notes)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Burrito Salad

  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce, chopped
  • 1 14.75 oz can Fire Roasted Corn
  • 1 14.5 oz can Black Beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup Tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup Red Onion, small diced
  • 1 Avocado, diced
  • 1 cup Avocado Crema Dressing (See Notes)
  • 1 cup Queso Fresco, crumbled (optional, not shown)
  • Sour Cream (optional, not shown)
  • Fresh Cilantro, torn for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise so you are left with 2 relatively equal pieces for each breast. Add lime juice to both sides of each piece and season each side with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a medium to large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet. You might need to work in batches. Cook the chicken on one side for about 5 minutes.

  3. When you turn the pieces over, sprinkle some of the chipotle spice mix on the cooked side now facing up. Cook this side for about 5 minutes.

  4. Turn the chicken pieces over again and follow the same process of adding chipotle spice mix to the chicken pieces.

  5. As soon as you finish adding the lime juice and spice mix, turn the pieces over again for about 30 seconds just to sear the spice mix.

  6. Set the pieces on a plate to rest while you build your salad.

  7. Place some Romaine lettuce in a bowl or on a plate. Add some corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onions, and avocado on top of the lettuce.

  8. Slice the chicken and place some on top. Dress with the Avocado Crema Dressing and fresh cilantro.

  9. If desired, you can also add some queso fresco and sour cream.

Recipe Notes

Chipotle Spice Mix Recipe

  • 2 Tablespoons Chipotle Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 3/4 teaspoons Dried Cilantro
  • 3/4 teaspoons Dried Parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin

Thoroughly mix all ingredients in a small bowl until they are complete blended. Store the unused portion in an airtight container for 6 months.

Avocado Crema Dressing

  • 1 Avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Milk
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic, smashed
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Combine all the ingredients in a small processor blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.