Chicken Taco Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
23%
Chicken Taco Salad
25 min.
6
331kcal

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Looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that’s both gluten-free and dairy-free? Look no further than this vibrant Chicken Taco Salad! Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, this salad merges the rich tastes of seasoned rotisserie chicken with the freshness of crisp romaine lettuce and colorful veggies. It’s an explosion of flavor in every bite!

This quick-and-easy salad can be ready in just 25 minutes, making it a fantastic option for busy weekdays or a delightful lunch with friends. The combination of black beans, corn, and bell peppers adds a satisfying crunch, while the zesty lime dressing brightens every layer of the dish. And let’s not forget the homemade tortilla strips, baked to golden perfection and dusted with chipotle pepper for that extra kick!

Whether you're searching for a hearty main dish or a flavorful side, this Chicken Taco Salad checks all the boxes. With each serving packed with protein and healthy ingredients, it’s a wholesome meal that doesn’t compromise on taste. Dive into this colorful bowl of goodness and experience the ultimate taco salad that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup black beans organic rinsed drained
  • 1.5 cups chicken breast shredded boneless skinless
  • 1.5 cups strips. boneless skinless chopped
  • 0.7 cup corn kernels frozen thawed
  • 6-inch corn tortillas ()
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup spring onion sliced
  • 0.4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh divided
  • teaspoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided
  •  radishes very thinly sliced
  • 0.7 cup bell pepper red chopped
  • cups the of 1 cos lettuce chopped
  • cup salsa verde 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 45
  2. Cut tortillas into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
  3. Place tortillas on a jelly-roll pan. Lightly coat tortillas with cooking spray; sprinkle with chipotle pepper.
  4. Bake at 450 for 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes. Cool.
  5. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add salsa and cheese to pan; cook 4 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring to combine. Stir in chicken; cook 1 minute. Stir in onions and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
  7. Remove chicken mixture from pan; keep warm. Rinse pan with water. Return pan to medium-high heat.
  8. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  9. Add beans, corn, and red bell pepper to pan; saut 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
  10. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
  11. Add lettuce to bowl; toss to coat.
  12. Place about 1 cup lettuce mixture on each of 6 plates; top each serving with about 3/4 cup chicken mixture and 1/3 cup corn mixture.
  13. Sprinkle with tortilla strips and radishes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories331kcal
Protein26.61%
Fat43.35%
Carbs30.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.75
Glycemic Load
6.24
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
23.372173957203%

Flavonoids

Pelargonidin
1.26mg
Eriodictyol
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.45mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Quercetin
2.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:330.6kcal
16.53%
Fat:16.02g
24.64%
Saturated Fat:3.55g
22.16%
Carbohydrates:24.97g
8.32%
Net Carbohydrates:19.64g
7.14%
Sugar:4.98g
5.53%
Cholesterol:81.96mg
27.32%
Sodium:418.17mg
18.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.12g
44.24%
Vitamin A:5082.49IU
101.65%
Vitamin K:71.81µg
68.4%
Vitamin B3:7.71mg
38.57%
Selenium:25.29µg
36.13%
Vitamin C:28.79mg
34.89%
Vitamin B6:0.66mg
32.78%
Phosphorus:312.26mg
31.23%
Folate:118.11µg
29.53%
Fiber:5.33g
21.32%
Potassium:667.2mg
19.06%
Magnesium:66.65mg
16.66%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.87%
Vitamin B5:1.41mg
14.14%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.01%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.7%
Zinc:1.77mg
11.8%
Iron:2.02mg
11.22%
Copper:0.16mg
8.18%
Vitamin E:1.21mg
8.06%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.56%
Calcium:58.13mg
5.81%
Source:My Recipes