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CHILI'S SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE



Chili's Santa Fe Chicken Salad Recipe image

This Copycat Chili's Santa Fe Chicken Salad is loaded with tasty ingredients. Grilled chicken pairs with pico, tortilla strips, and a homemade Santa Fe sauce that will quickly become your favorite homemade topping! Perfect meal prep recipe or easy weeknight dinner.

Provided by Jesseca

Categories     Dinner Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 grilled chicken breast (sliced)
4 cups romaine (washed and chopped)
1/2 cup pico
1 medium avocado (sliced)
2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
1 lime
1/3 cup tortilla chip strips
Ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, and onion powder in a small bowl until combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Set aside until ready to use.
  • Grill the chicken. I have a few fantastic grilled chicken recipes here and here OR you can find frozen grilled chicken strips in the freezer section of most grocers.
  • Combine the romaine, picco, avocado, cilantro, and lime in a large bowl.
  • Top with grilled chicken and sprinkle with tortilla strips.
  • Drizzle with Santa Fe Sauce and Ranch.
  • Toss to combine and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 573 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 42 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 789 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 33 g

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD (APPLEBEE'S)



Santa Fe Chicken Salad (Applebee's) image

Do not let the list of ingredients keep you from making this salad. Most of the ingredients are for the marinade and salsa which should be made the day before and refrigerated. The remaining ingredients are the salad and side items. It is super quick to throw together the next day and tastes awesome. The tequila-lime chicken is outstanding on its own and you may want to make extra Pico de Gallo to keep in the fridge. I have adapted this recipe from a former Applebee's employee. The recipe is scaled down for one serving, so adjust for more servings. Cooktime is marinade time.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 12h15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 tablespoons gold tequila
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon fajita seasoning mix
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh jalapeno pepper (seeded)
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 boneless chicken breasts, skin on or 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
1 small tomatoes, diced
1/2 small onion, diced
1 -2 teaspoon diced jalapeno (we like more!)
1/8 cup fresh cilantro (diced)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon white vinegar
3 tablespoons ranch dressing (they use Naturally Fresh brand lo-fat)
tortilla chips (multi-colored or regular) or corn tortilla strips (multi-colored or regular)
chopped scallion, sprinkled on top
1 ounce sour cream (ramekin at 9 o'clock)
1 ounce guacamole (ramekin at 3 o'clock)
2 ounces pico de gallo, recipe above (ramekin at 12 o'clock)
3 -4 cups torn salad greens
1/8-1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1/8-1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a container with lid. Add Chicken and place in refrigerator overnight.
  • Combine Pico de Gallo ingredients in a small bowl with lid and place in refrigerator overnight with chicken.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Grill skin-side down for about 5 minutes, turn and continue to grill for about 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. I use my George Forman grill with fantastic results (about 7 minutes).
  • While the chicken is grilling combine ranch dressing with 2 Tablespoons of the Pico de Gallo. Set Aside.
  • Prepare Garnishes.
  • Toss salad greens with cheese and remaining Pico de Gallo (or less - to taste). Sprinkle with fried tortilla strips or lightly crushed tortilla chips.
  • Cut chicken into strips and place on top of greens. Add Garnishes to plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.9, Fat 51.9, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 135.8, Sodium 2352.1, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 11.5, Protein 39.7

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