Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 lb
, chopped
Green onions
- 2 stalks
, chopped, green and white parts combined
Lettuce, romaine
- 8 oz
, chopped
Cucumbers
- 8 oz
, diced
Avocados
- 1
, cubed
Limes
- 1/2
, wedges
Oil, cooking
- 1 Tbsp
Pepitas / pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup
Honey Adobo Marinade and Dressing:
Vinegar, red wine
- 2 1/2 Tbsp
Honey
- 2 tsp
Adobo sauce
- 2 tsp
(from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo)
Paprika, smoked
- 1/2 tsp
Oil, cooking
- 3 Tbsp
Prep
Make Adobo marinade - Whisk together vinegar, honey, adobo sauce, and paprika. Add oil (portion for marinade) while whisking. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Bell peppers - Chop bell peppers. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Marinate chicken - Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and tenderize with a fork. Combine with half the Adobo marinade (reserve the other half). Marinate for at least 20 minutes and up to a day. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
Green onions - Chop green onions, combining green and white parts. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil (for salad). Use a slotted spoon to remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and transfer to heated skillet. Saute until chicken is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Season with some salt and pepper as it cooks.
Make salad by combining lettuce, cucumbers, bell peppers, green onions, and avocados. Add dressing until dressed to your liking.
Top salad with chicken and pepitas. Serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!