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Mexican Chicken Salad

Mexican Chicken Salad Recipe Recap

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Fresh, bold, and absolutely unforgettable! This Mexican Chicken Salad blends tender grilled chicken with creamy avocado, grilled corn, crisp lettuce, and a smoky chipotle dressing. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate meal-prep favorite or dinner-party showstopper. Try this vibrant, protein-packed salad that’s easy to customize and loaded with authentic flavor.Make it today and spice up your plate!

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken

  • 800 g chicken breast
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt

For the Salad

  • 2 cooked corn cobs (kernels sliced off)
  • 3 ripe avocados (sliced)
  • 1 iceberg lettuce (chopped)
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 250 g brown rice (cooked)
  • 100 g plain corn chips
  • 1 spring onion (finely sliced)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh coriander (optional)

For the Chipotle Dressing

  • ½ cup thick mayonnaise
  • 1½ Tbsp chipotle sauce
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp lime or lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken
  2. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, cumin, paprika, and salt.
  3. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally and coat them in the marinade.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for stronger flavor).

Grill the Chicken and Corn

  1. Preheat grill or large frying pan over high heat.
  2. Grill chicken for about 4 minutes per side until fully cooked and lightly charred.
  3. Grill corn cobs alongside until browned and smoky.
  4. Let the chicken rest, then slice into thin strips.

Prepare the Dressing

  1. In a small bowl, combine mayo, chipotle sauce, paprika, lime juice, and salt.
  2. Whisk until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.

Assemble the Salad

  1. On a large platter, layer chopped iceberg lettuce and cooked brown rice.
  2. Add sliced grilled corn, halved cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
  3. Top with grilled chicken slices.
  4. Sprinkle spring onion, corn chips, and optional coriander.

Serve

  1. Drizzle chipotle dressing over the top or serve on the side.
  2. Enjoy immediately while the textures are fresh and vibrant.

Notes

Nutrient Amount
Calories 490 kcal
Total Fat 30g
Saturated Fat 5g
Protein 32g
Carbohydrates 28g
Fiber 7g
Sugar 5g
Sodium 540mg
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Salad
  • Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican