A vibrant dish packed with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. This salad combines succulent grilled chicken marinated in zesty orange and lime juice, garlic, and chili flakes. Served atop a bed of mixed greens with grapefruit segments, avocado slices, and bell peppers, it’s finished with crumbled Cotija cheese and crunchy tortilla strips. Spice up your salad game with this colorful and flavorful creation!
Spicy Citrus Grilled Chicken Salad
INGREDIENTS
Grilled Chicken
- 4 Chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 2 Oranges, juiced and zested
- 1 Lime, juiced and zested
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 Tbsp Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp Chili flakes (adjust to preference)
- Salt & pepper
- 3 Tbsp Olive oil
Salad Fix-Ins
- Mixed salad greens
- Grapefruit segments
- Avocado, sliced
- Red bell pepper, sliced
- Red onion, thin sliced
- Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- Cojita cheese, crumbled
- Tortilla strips for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice and zest, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, parsley, grated ginger, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and olive oil to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it's evenly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor infusion.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding any excess marinade.
- Grill the chicken breasts until cooked through and juices run clear. Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- As the chicken rests, assemble the salad by arranging mixed greens, grapefruit segments, sliced avocado, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes and red onion on serving plates.
- Slice the grilled chicken breasts and place them on top of the salad.
- Sprinkle crumbled Cotija cheese over the salad.
- Garnish with tortilla strips for added crunch.
NOTES
Macros for 4oz grilled chicken breast ONLY. Macros will vary for salad based on desired fix-ins.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcalProtein: 33gFat: 4g
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