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best chicken taco salad recipe

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a grill pan (or skilleset over medium heat. While the oil heats, dry the chicken breasts and brush them with the remaining 1-tablespoon oil. Liberally season the breasts with chili seasoning, taco seasoning, salt & black pepper. Place the breasts in the hot skillet and cook until the underside is golden brown and beginning to crisp (5-7 minutes). Flip the breasts over and cook until the internal temperature reaches 162°F on a meat thermometer. Transfer the breast to plate; set aside.

Step 2

The salad can be plated as individual servings or as one large serving to be shared.

Step 3

Place the chopped lettuce in a bowl (or serving platteand arrange the corn, beans, black olives, onion, avocado and tomatoes on top. Drizzle the avocado with juice from ½ lime. Thinly slice the chicken breasts and carefully place the chicken breasts on top of the salad. Drizzle the entire salad with the remaining ½ lime. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and cilantro. Add the crumbled Cotija cheese and drizzle with Taco Salad Dressing.

Step 4

Stir together the salsa and sour cream. Add a bit of canola oil if you'd like to thin a bit.

Step 5

Serve with tortilla chips and…

Step 6

Enjoy!