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Mexican Avocado Chicken Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A fresh and flavorful salad combining grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced garlic
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 small chicken breasts chicken breasts, 400g/14oz (split if thicker than 2cm)
  • ½ tsp chipotle powder (Note 1)
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ¼ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 avocado chunky diced avocado (see video for technique)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¾ cup canned corn kernels, drained
  • ½ red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro / coriander, finely chopped
  • 5 heaped cups cos / romaine lettuce, cut into bite size pieces

Instructions 

  • Shake Lime Dressing ingredients in a jar.
  • Marinate chicken with spices and dressing for 30 min to overnight.
  • Cook chicken in skillet until browned, rest, then slice.
  • Mix avocado, corn, tomato, onion with coriander and some dressing.
  • Toss lettuce with dressing, assemble salad with chicken on top, drizzle remaining dressing, and serve.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: avocado, Chicken, Healthy