Southwestern Ranch Chicken Salad Food

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD WITH AVOCADO RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together lime juice, cumin, chili powder and sea salt. Add the chicken halves and toss to cover them with marinade. Place in the fridge and marinate for 20 minutes while you prep the rest of the ingredients (I recommend prepping the avocado once the chicken is cooked to avoid browning)
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove visible garlic pieces from the chicken (to avoid them burning) and brown 2-3 minutes on each side. Reduce heat and continue cooking for 6-7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (no longer pink inside) but still tender.
• Place on a cutting board, allow to cool slightly and slice (I use a tong to hold the chicken while I cut it)
• Arrange all salad ingredients (except dressing and lime wedges) in a large salad bowl or two plates, top with chicken pieces and drizzle with avocado ranch. Serve with extra lime wedges and enjoy!

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN & RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• Toss lettuce with chicken, beans, avocados and cheese in large bowl.
• Mix salsa and dressing until blended. Add to salad just before serving; mix lightly.
• Top with chips.

SOUTHWESTERN RANCH CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place tortilla strips on microwaveable plate sprayed with cooking spray. Microwave on HIGH 1 min. Meanwhile, mix dressing and cumin.
• Toss greens with chicken, tomatoes, cheese and dressing mixture in large bowl; top with tortilla strips.

SOUTHWEST RANCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
• For best results, cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD

Steps:

• Poach chicken then shred.
• Mix cooked corn and chicken in a bowl with taco seasoning mix.
• Divide lettuce, beans, tomato, corn and chicken mixture among two bowls.
• Top with salsa cheese and crushed chips.
• Top with ranch dressing if you please.
• You can multiply this recipe to suit your needs!

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large skillet with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water. Add lemon slices, bay leaf, peppercorns and 2/3 of the thyme, and bring to boiling over high heat. Add chicken, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-18 minutes, turning chicken once, until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from liquid and set aside to cool.
• In a small skillet, stir together the paprika and remaining thyme over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted paprika mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, ground pepper and nutmeg until evenly blended.
• Cube cooled chicken and transfer to a medium bowl. Add prepared dressing, corn, cilantro, orange pepper and jalapeno and toss until evenly coated. Serve warm, or refrigerate until ready to serve.