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Grilled Chicken High Protein Taco Salad

High protein grilled chicken taco salad with chipotle crema.
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Swap the standard iceberg for a mix of peppery arugula and butter lettuce to elevate your grilled chicken high protein taco salad into a restaurant-quality dish. A drizzle of smoky chipotle crema and a sprinkle of cotija cheese transforms it into something truly special.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and butter lettuce)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Optional: tortilla strips or crushed chips for crunch

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice blend all over the chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Let it sit for 5 minutes while you heat the grill.
  2. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken on the grates and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature hits 165°F. The outside should have nice char marks. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. While the chicken rests, whisk together the Greek yogurt, minced chipotle pepper, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the greens with the remaining olive oil and a squeeze of lime. Top with sliced grilled chicken, tomatoes, avocado, black beans, corn, and cotija cheese. Drizzle the chipotle crema over everything and add tortilla strips if desired.

Notes

Don't overdress the greens. Keep the crema on the side if you're meal prepping so the lettuce stays crisp. For extra protein, add a hard-boiled egg or more chicken.

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