Name: Santa Fe Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil -; Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes -; 1/4 c. lime juice -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 3 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided -; 2 small corn tortillas -; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts -; 4 c. chopped romaine lettuce -; 1 c. black beans, drained -; 1 avocado, chopped -; 2/3 c. corn -; 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack -; 1/4 c. Chopped cilantro -

Recipe information

Cooking:

10 min.

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Ingredients for - Santa Fe Chicken Salad

1. 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil -

2. Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes -

3. 1/4 c. lime juice -

4. 2 cloves garlic, minced -

5. 1/2 tsp. ground cumin -

6. Kosher salt -

7. Freshly ground black pepper -

8. 3 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided -

9. 2 small corn tortillas -

10. 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts -

11. 4 c. chopped romaine lettuce -

12. 1 c. black beans, drained -

13. 1 avocado, chopped -

14. 2/3 c. corn -

15. 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack -

16. 1/4 c. Chopped cilantro -

How to cook deliciously - Santa Fe Chicken Salad

1. Stage

Make dressing/marinade. Whisk together olive oil, red pepper flakes, lime juice, garlic and cumin until emulsified.

2. Stage

Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour about half of the lime dressing over the chicken, close bag and toss chicken to coat.

3. Stage

Marinate 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cut tortillas in half, then slice the halves into ½”-thick strips. When the oil is shimmering and very hot, add the strips to the oil. Fry until crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season immediately with salt.

4. Stage

In a separate skillet, heat remaining vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked through. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

5. Stage

Assemble salad. Toss remaining ingredients in a large serving bowl. Top with cooked chicken and crispy tortilla strips then toss with dressing.