Chicken Taco Salad
with avocados / sour cream / cheese / chipotle lime dressing
Taco salads make for a fun and lighter twist on classic tacos. Marinated chicken is the star in this version, but don't miss all the other flavor-packed ingredients including a spicy and tart chipotle lime dressing.
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Chicken Taco Salad:
- Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (sub thighs) - 1 lb , sliced
- Lettuce, iceburg - 16 leaves , chopped
- Tomatoes, cherry - 24 , halved
- Avocados - 1 , sliced
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Sour cream - 1/2 cup
- Cheese, Mexican blend - 1/2 cup
- Tortilla chips - 20
Chipotle Lime Dressing:
- Garlic - 2 cloves , peeled
- Oil, cooking - 6 Tbsp
- Limes - 1 , zest and juice of
- Honey - 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce, low-sodium - 1 Tbsp
- Chipotle pepper (canned, found usually in adobo sauce) - 1/2
- Paprika, smoked - 1/2 tsp
- Yogurt, plain or Greek (sub sour cream) - 2 Tbsp
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
620
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
39g
60%
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Saturated Fat
8g
42%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
96mg
32%
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Sodium
499mg
21%
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Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
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Dietary Fiber
8g
32%
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Sugars
8g
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Protein
35g
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Prep
- Make dressing - Place garlic, oil, lime zest and juice, honey, soy sauce, chipotle pepper and paprika into food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt, pepper, a bit more honey or an additional portion of chipotle pepper (if you like more spice). (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Marinate chicken - Slice chicken and tenderize with a fork. Toss chicken in half the dressing (reserve the remaining half to dress the salad) and marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to a day. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
- Lettuce / Tomatoes - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
- Avocados - Slice avocados.
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Make
- Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add cooking oil. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken to heated oil (discard marinade). Season with some salt and pepper. Saute until chicken is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Assemble salads by topping lettuce with chicken, tomatoes, avocados, sour cream and cheese. Whisk reserved dressing with yogurt and pour over salad just before serving. Enjoy with tortilla chips crumbled over top or served on the side!
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
620
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
39g
60%
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Saturated Fat
8g
42%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
96mg
32%
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Sodium
499mg
21%
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Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
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Dietary Fiber
8g
32%
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Sugars
8g
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Protein
35g
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