Grilled Chicken Taco Salad Bowls
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp (¼ cup) lime juice, divided (about 2 limes)
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 4 (4- to 6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (about one
- 5.3 -ounce container)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomato (about 1 medium tomato)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels, thawed if frozen
- 1 (15-ounce) no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium avocado, sliced or diced
- ½ medium onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
Method
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the oil and 2 tablespoons of the lime juice.
- Add the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Stir to combine.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then add to the bowl and toss to coat. Set aside.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high (about 400°F) or a grill pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat.
- When the grill or grill pan is hot, add the chicken and cook through (internal temperature of 165°F), about 4-7 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5-7 minutes, then cut into bite-sized strips or cubes.
- While the chicken rests, in a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, cilantro, salt, black pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice to make a dressing.
- Gather four serving bowls and add 2 cups of the lettuce, ¼ cup of the tomato, and ¼ cup of the corn to each .
- Top each bowl with a quarter of each of the following: black beans (~⅓ cup each), avocado (~¼ cup each), onion (~¼ cup each), and dressing (~2 tablespoons each).
- Divide the chicken between the bowls
- Serve right away.
Recipe source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Nutrition and Food Services · Public domain (U.S. Government work) · VA Nutrition and Food Services · Reformatted from PDF; ingredient quantities parsed
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