Grilled Chicken Taco Salad

Great way to prepare a Mexican favorite.
Ingredients
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup medium-hot salsa
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 4 (7 inch) corn tortillas
  • 4 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado – peeled, pitted, and sliced (optional)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix black beans, salsa, 1/2 cup cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl; set aside.
  • Stir chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth; rub mixture over chicken breasts.
  • Cook chicken breasts on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). While the chicken is cooking, place tortillas on grill and grill until lightly brown on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into long thin strips. Divide chicken strips over tortillas and top with bean mixture, lettuce, and remaining 1/2 cup cilantro. Serve with avocado, lime wedges, and sour cream.
Grilled Chicken Taco Salad

Great way to prepare a Mexican favorite.

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Published 2020-04-21 03:55:10

Ingredients

    • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 3/4 cup medium-hot salsa
    • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
    • 4 (7 inch) corn tortillas
    • 4 cups shredded lettuce
    • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 avocado – peeled, pitted, and sliced (optional)
    • 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
    • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)

Instructions

    • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
    • Mix black beans, salsa, 1/2 cup cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl; set aside.
    • Stir chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth; rub mixture over chicken breasts.
    • Cook chicken breasts on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). While the chicken is cooking, place tortillas on grill and grill until lightly brown on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes.
    • Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into long thin strips. Divide chicken strips over tortillas and top with bean mixture, lettuce, and remaining 1/2 cup cilantro. Serve with avocado, lime wedges, and sour cream.

Recipe Details

Servings: 4.

Prep Time:
18001800

Cook Time:
12001200

Total Time:
30003000