Spicy Southwest Chicken Salad
Turn up the heat and flavor with this Spicy Southwest Chicken Salad! It makes a quick and healthy dinner idea!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons El Yucateco brand hot sauce (I used the red habanero sauce) or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons distilled or cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the corn
- 2 ears fresh corn shucked and silks removed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for grilling corn
For the salad
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 medium cucumber sliced lengthwise and cut into half circles
- 1 medium tomato cut into wedges
- 1 medium avocado seed removed and cut into slices
- 16 black olives
For the salad dressing
- 1 ½ cups Ranch dressing bottled or homemade
- 2 tablespoons El Yucateco brand hot sauce (I used the red habanero sauce) or more to taste
Instructions
- In a large zip-top bag, combine chicken broth, hot sauce, vinegar, garlic, vegetable oil, and salt. Add the chicken. Place in refrigerator and allow to marinate for 4 to 8 hours.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Drain and discard the marinade. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook chicken on the prepared grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the juices run clear. Meanwhile, lightly oil the corn and place on grill. Rotate when dark spots appear and kernels deepen in color (usually about 2 to 3 minutes) until ears are uniformly cooked (about 10-12 minutes total time). The ear will be speckled with char spots. Once the corn and chicken are cooked through, remove from grill and allow to rest while you prepare the rest of the salad.
- Using a sharp knife, cut corn from the cob.
- Arrange and divide the salad ingredients on individual plates. Add corn.
- Prepare the salad dressing by combining the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well. Set aside.
- Cut the chicken into strips or cubes and place on top of the salad.
- To serve, drizzle each salad with prepared salad dressing.
Notes
- You can buy a spicy ranch at the store or mix in your favorite hot sauce to increase the heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 722kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1863mg | Potassium: 1123mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1056IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg
