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A fresh bowl of High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad with grilled chicken, avocado, and lime dressing.
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High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 425kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large avocado , diced
  • 1/2 cup non -fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Season chicken breasts on both sides with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and sea salt to create the dressing.
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, and cherry tomatoes.
  • Divide the lettuce mixture into four serving bowls.
  • Top each bowl with sliced chicken and diced avocado.
  • Drizzle the yogurt dressing over each portion and serve immediately.