Name: Chicken Taco Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup (45 g) cilantro (stems and/or leaves); 1 green onion, cut into pieces; ½ jalapeño pepper, seeded (or to taste); 1 garlic clove, chopped; ½ cup (125 ml) canola oil; ¼ cup (60 ml) lime juice; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 heart romaine lettuce, shredded; 2 tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges; 2 avocados, cubed and lightly drizzled with lemon juice; 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) black beans, rinsed and drained; 4 cups (100 g) corn chips; Sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Dressing
- In a food processor, blend the cilantro, green onion, jalapeño and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Add the oil and lime juice. Pulse until smooth. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Taco Salad
- Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high. Oil the grate.
- On a work surface, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the chili powder. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through. Let cool. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until it is completely chilled. When ready to serve, slice the chicken.
- Place the sliced chicken in the middle of a large serving platter. Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, beans and chips around the chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with the dressing and, if desired, sour cream.

Chicken Taco Salad

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