Chopped Chicken Salad with Charred Veggies and Avocado-Lime Dressing
Ingredients for 2 People
Chicken Breasts (12oz)
Head of Romaine Lettuce
Red Bell Pepper
Red Onion
Lime
Avocado
Cilantro (1/4 oz)
Sour Cream (1 T)
Roma Tomato
Southwest Spice Blend (1 t)
Cumin (1 t)
Oregano (1 t)
Olive Oil (1 T)
Season the chicken on all sides with the Southwest spice blend, cumin, and oregano. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, then transfer to the baking sheet in the oven for 8-10 minutes, until cooked through.
Core and dice the tomato. Pick the cilantro leaves, then finely chop the stems. Zest and halve the lime. Slice the romaine lettuce into ½-inch pieces and place in a large bowl.
Halve, pit, and cube the avocado. Place half in a medium bowl with the lime zest, cilantro stems, and the juice of half a lime. Mash together with a fork until completely smooth. Mix in 1 Tablespoon sour cream. Season with salt, pepper, and additional lime juice, if needed.
Heat the broiler to high or the oven to 500 degrees. Cook the chicken and veggies for an additional 2-3 minutes, until they are slightly charred. Toss the charred veggies into the romaine lettuce along with the tomatoes, cilantro leaves, and cubed avocado. Stir the avocado-lime dressing into the salad and toss until evenly coated. Thinly slice the chicken.
Serve the chopped salad topped with the sliced chicken and enjoy!
I’ve been tempted to try these just so I don’t have to pick out something to cook each night. The recipes sound delicious!
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