FIRECRACKER CHICKEN SALAD

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Kids love this salad because it has the familiar salsa tang to it and adults enjoy the complex flavours. Not too spicy unless you use a very hot salsa

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
1 sweet onion, sliced into thick rounds
1 red pepper, cut in quarters
2 zucchini, cut in half
salt and pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup salsa
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
2 cups tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Combine chili powder, cumin, garlic, lime juice, olive oil and coriander. Brush on to chicken breasts, onion rounds, red pepper and zucchini.
  • Marinate for 1 hour.
  • Dressing: to make dressing, combine mayonnaise, salsa, lime juice and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Preheat grill to high.
  • Season chicken and vegetables with salt and pepper. Place chicken breasts and veggies on grill. Grill chicken for about 5 minutes per side or until juices run clear. Cool.
  • Grill veggies about 4 minutes per side or until tender. Cool. Remove skin from peppers, slice onions, peppers and zucchini into strips.
  • When chicken has cooled, slice it and mix with dressing. Add veggies and toss lightly to coat with dressing or, serve dressing on the side.
  • Garnish with avocado and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 77.7, Sodium 299.2, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 26.1

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