Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds, 1/2-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- For the Chipotle Ranch Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper with adobo, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- For the Salad:
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups corn (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup tortilla strips
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all the spices for the chicken and mix well.
- Place the chicken breasts in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss with the spice mixture until fully coated.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the grill and let rest.
- In a small bowl, mix together all the dressing ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin slices.
- In a large bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, pepper Jack cheese, yellow bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. Top with the sliced chicken and drizzle with chipotle ranch dressing.
- Garnish with tortilla strips and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute the pepper Jack cheese with another cheese like cheddar or Monterey Jack if preferred.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the dressing.
- For added heat, increase the amount of chipotle pepper or add extra cayenne pepper to the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 396 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
