Chicken Taco Salad Foldovers Food

CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• For the chicken: Generously sprinkle both sides of the breasts with the taco seasoning. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken on both sides until deep golden brown on the outside and done in the middle (or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F), about 4 minutes per side. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
• For the dressing: While the chicken is cooking, pour the ranch dressing into a bowl. Add the salsa and cilantro and stir to combine.
• For the salad: Next, place the ears of corn in the skillet you used to cook the chicken and roll them around so that the flavorful oil/butter mixture coats the corn. Grill on a grill pan or cook in a separate skillet until the corn is still crisp but has color on the outside. Slice off the kernels with a sharp knife and set aside. Dice the chicken into cubes.
• On a platter, layer the shredded lettuce, diced chicken, tomatoes, cheese, corn, avocados, green onions, cilantro and crushed chips. Drizzle the dressing all over the top, saving some to serve on the side if you'd like. Serve the salad in individual bowls.

CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Shredded pepper Jack cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, sliced scallions and fried tortilla strips, for topping
• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder and cumin and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken, black beans and chicken broth, then stir, bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
• Fill 4 serving bowls with the romaine, then add the chicken mixture. Top with cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, scallions and tortilla strips. Serve with lime wedges.

GRILLED CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• 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.

CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing by combining the oil, soured cream and vinegar. Keep in the fridge.
• Put the lettuce, sweetcorn, tomatoes and chicken in a lunchbox. Stir the lime juice into the avocado and put on top. Pack the dressing on the side.
• Scatter the taco over the salad to serve.

CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Toss the tortilla strips with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon lime zest, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; spread in a single layer on the prepared pan. Bake, stirring halfway through, until browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes; let cool.
• Meanwhile, toss the beans, corn, tomatoes, pickled jalapenos and brine, the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 3/4 teaspoon lime zest, the lime juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until juicy, about 10 minutes.
• Divide the lettuce among 4 bowls and top with the bean mixture and juices, chicken, avocado, cheese and tortilla strips.

FIESTA CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine dressing ingredients, blend well.
• In large bowl, combine lettuce, chicken, crushed tortilla chips, cheese, tomatoes and olives.
• Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.
• Divide salad evenly onto individual serving plates; top each with a dollop of sour cream.
• Arrange tortilla chips around edge of each plate if desired.