MEXICAN CHICKEN AND CORN SALAD

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A delicious and easy-to-prepare twist on the typical salad.

Provided by Iron Chef Donatella Arpaia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Libby's Fruits & Vegetables

Time 25m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half
Kosher salt, to taste
1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pinch Smoky paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup chopped lettuce
¼ cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) Libby's® Sweet Corn Vegetable Cup
1 lime, juiced
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Bacon bits
1 cup tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Season chicken breast with salt, freshly ground black pepper and smoky paprika (optional).
  • Heat a grill pan and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken breast and cook 6 minutes on each side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from grill pan and allow chicken to cool.
  • Place tomatoes, chopped lettuce, beans, and Libby's corn into bowl.
  • In separate small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Place cooled chicken breast onto cutting board and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Pour dressing over veggies and lettuce and toss. Add chopped chicken to salad. Sprinkle cheese and bacon bits (optional) over salad.
  • Serve salad with tortilla chips or add them into salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 989.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 67.5 mg, Fat 76.8 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 1042.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Jamilur Rahman
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. The dressing was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Davis Sydney
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Arslan amir
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This Mexican chicken and corn salad was an absolute hit at my last potluck! The flavors were fantastic, with the zesty lime dressing really bringing the dish together. I also loved the addition of the black beans and corn, which gave it a nice textur