Best Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad Recipes

CILANTRO LIME GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH SOUTHWEST YELLOW RICE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Begin marinade for chicken by adding chopped cilantro to zest and juice of 2 limes mix well. In a casserole dish place 4 chicken breasts and sprinkle 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle spices evenly on all 4, followed by cilantro lime marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• 2. Yellow rice salad begins with preparing yellow rice as directed on package. When rice is done remove to a large bowl fluff. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you are ready to mix salad.
• 3. Start fire in grill (I use charcoal but you could use gas just make sure you have nice high heat to start) you could also do this inside on a grill pan if you have no outside grill! I like to get my fire really hot all coals burning then take a paper towel with olive oil and rub grill to make sure chicken does not stick. When coals are ready medium to high heat place corn on fire grill about 6-8 minutes then remove from grill to cool. Remove chicken from marinade and place on grill. Grill 4 minutes on each side then turn and grill again to get grill marks criss crossed. Total 8 minutes on each side. Watch fire if it flames spray with water to get rid of flames. When grilling is done remove to side of grill with low heat. Then leave there to finish cooking about 10-15 minutes.
• 4. While chicken is on low heat begin salad. Cut corn from cob and place in large bowl of yellow rice. Add black beans, garlic, fresh tomatoes, and red onion toss well set aside while making dressing.
• 5. In food processor add adobe sauce, 1 sliced avocado, juice of 1 lime, sea salt, pulse 3-4 times until smooth and creamy then slowly add extra virgin olive oil while processor is running until incorporated. Remove from processor bowl and add to salad. Toss well and return to refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
• 6. Plating start with 2-3 serving spoons of yellow rice salad topped with chicken breast that have been sliced on the diagonal top with 4 slices of fresh avocado sprinkle with ground black pepper and a squeeze of fresh lime.

SOUTHWEST GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. For the Dressing: I love both of these dressings with this salad & couldn't decide which one to post - you decide which one to make. Combine ingredients with a whisk until blended & refrigerate until serving.
• 2. For the Chicken: Brush chicken with canola/olive oil. Season with salt & pepper, sprinkle with SW seasoning or taco seasoning. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side or until thermometer reads 165 degrees. Remove from grill to cutting board & slice or chop depending on serving style (bowl or platter)
• 3. For the Salad Prep: Twist off core on the Romaine heads. Rinse leaves and spin dry with a Salad Spinner & tear or cut into pieces.(can also use packaged torn Romaine) Slice olives & dice bell pepper. Remove pit from avocado. Slice or dice for serving.
• 4. Serving the salad: Bowl or Platter In a large serving BOWL, combine all salad ingredients & pour dressing over to coat or serve the dressing on the side. PLATTER: Layer the avocado, beans, corn, chicken, bell pepper, avocado over the chopped Romaine. Serve the dressing on the side.