Best Copycat Chick Fil A Spicy Southwest Salad Recipes

COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A SPICY SOUTHWEST SALAD

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Very likely the most popular salad in fast food history, this salad is even better at home. Chef, meet your new dinner party staple.

Provided by EmKenBken

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1/2 cup pickle juice
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 chicken breasts, about (14oz)
3 1/2 cups romaine lettuce leaves, torn
2 cups mixed greens
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup corn, broiled until charred
1 cup black beans, broiled until charred
1/3 cup cheese, monterey jack and cheddar, shredded
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 cup tortilla chips, crushed
1/4 cup coleslaw mix
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
3 tablespoons pepitas

Steps:

Brine:.
In a medium bowl whisk together ingredients for brine.
Add chicken, making sure to coat evenly. Allow chicken to marinate for 20 minutes. Remove chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
Heat grill to high, oil lightly. Grill chicken turning once until grill marks have appeared and chicken is opaque throughout, about 3 to 4 minutes a side. Remove chicken to a cutting board and slice thinly across the grain.
Salad: Toss together salad ingredients. Top with sliced chicken and favorite dressing.

COPYCAT CHICK FIL A SOUTHWEST SALAD

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Chick-Fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad Recipe is full of flavor. This copycat version taste amazing and we now we can make it at home.

Provided by Eating on a Dime

Categories Salad

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

For Chicken Marinade:
3 Chicken Breasts (filleted)
1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar
2 Tbsp Orange Juice
1 Tbsp Avocado Oil
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
For the Salads:
1 Large Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
9 cups Mixed Greens
1 cup Grape Tomatoes (sliced)
1/2 cup Black Beans
1/2 cup Corn
1 cup Shredded Colby Jack Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Tortilla Strips
1/4 cup Pepitas (optional)
1/2 cup Southwest Salad Dressing - You can use homemade or a store bought option.

Steps:

In a medium size bowl mix together all the marinade ingredients. Add in the chicken and coat it in the marinade.
Marinade the chicken for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Once the chicken is cooked through, let it rest for 5 minutes on the baking sheet and then slice into thin strips.
While the chicken is cooking prepare the salads.
In a large mixing bowl toss together the mixed greens, red bell pepper, grape tomatoes, black beans and corn until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Then place the salads. Top with the sliced chicken, tortillas strips, shredded cheese, pepitas and drizzle with the salad dressing.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 664 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving