Mexican Crispy Chicken Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Looking for a weeknight dinner that's both satisfying and quick? This Mexican Crispy Chicken Salad is my go to when I want something fresh but still feels indulgent. With just 45 minutes from start to table, it comes together faster than you'd expect, and most of the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. The mixed greens provide tons of nutritional benefits like vitamins and minerals that keep you feeling great, while the crispy tortilla chips add that irresistible crunch we all crave. It's simple enough for a busy Tuesday but impressive enough to serve to guests, and honestly, it's hard to mess up. Trust me, once you make this, it'll become a regular on your dinner rotation.
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Ingredients
- 400cooked chicken breast
- 1mixed greens
- 94635 mldiced tomatoes
- 47318 mldiced red onion
- 35488 mlcrushed tortilla chips
- 100chopped cilantro
- 11829 mlcrushed jalapenos
- 1774 mllime juice
- 3549 mlolive oil
- 10 gsalt
- 5 gblack pepper
- 200 gfeta cheese(crumbled)
- 100 gfeta cheese crumbles(optional)
- 50 gcrushed queso fresco(optional)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, crushed tortilla chips, chopped cilantro, and crushed jalapenos.
Tip: Mix all the crunchy ingredients together.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Make sure to whisk until well combined.
- 3
Add the whisked dressing to the bowl with the crunchy ingredients and toss to coat.
Tip: Make sure the salad is well coated with the dressing.
- 4
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and feta cheese crumbles (if using) over the salad.
Tip: Optional, but adds a nice salty flavor.
- 5
Sprinkle the crushed queso fresco (if using) over the salad.
Tip: Optional, but adds a nice tangy flavor.
- 6
Add the cooked chicken breast to the salad and toss to coat with the dressing.
Tip: Make sure the chicken is well coated with the dressing.
- 7
Toss the salad one last time and serve immediately.
Tip: Best served fresh.
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