Tex-Mex Chicken Salad

Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 4

Luckily, there are some salads that have become family favorites. At home, this recipe is one of them. Some time ago I decided to give chicken thighs a try instead of using chicken breasts, since they’re a more budget-friendly and flavorful option. Try this Tex-Mex version that you will love! MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

chicken thighs, deboned

Salt and pepper, to taste

lemon

1/4

cup mayonnaise

tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

tablespoons chopped coriander

head Romaine lettuce, sliced in strips

medium-sized tomatoes, diced

avocados, diced

cup crushed tortilla chips

chopped green onions

1/2

cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterrey Jack)

Directions

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1

Season the chicken with salt, pepper and juice from half the lemon. Heat a comal or grill pan and cook the chicken for 5-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
2

Prepare the dressing in a bowl, mixing the mayonnaise, chipotle in adobo and juice from the remaining 1/2 of the lemon. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper, to taste. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander. Stir.
3

On a large plate, layer the ingredients, starting with a bottom layer of lettuce, followed by tomato, avocado, chips, remaining coriander, green onions and shredded cheese.
4

Once the chicken is fully cooked, let rest for 5 minutes and slice.
5

Arrange the chicken over the top of the salad and drizzle with dressing.
6

Serve.

Expert Tips

To save time, use the pieces of broken tortilla chips at the bottom of the bag.
For a heartier meal, add corn and beans.

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More About This Recipe

Luckily, there are some salads that have become family favorites. At home, this recipe is one of them. Some time ago I decided to give chicken thighs a try instead of using chicken breasts, since they’re a more budget-friendly and flavorful option. Try this Tex-Mex version that you will love!