Description
This High-Protein Shredded Chicken Taco Salad delivers a satisfying crunch from fresh romaine lettuce paired with spice-rubbed warm chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty lime dressing, making clean eating exciting and beautiful.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Organic Chicken Breast
2 tbsp Avocado Oil
1 Large Avocado
Romaine Lettuce
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Onio
Lime Juice
Olive Oil
1 tbsp Raw Honey
Cumi
Chili Powder
Garlic Powder
Sea Salt
Black Beans (cooked)
Sweet Cor
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Spice Rub: In a small bowl, whisk together the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and sea salt. Rub this mixture over the chicken breasts
- Step 2: Sear the Protein: Heat Avocado Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brow
- Step 3: Bake to Perfection: Transfer to the oven at 375°F until the internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Step 4: Shred the Chicken: Let the chicken rest for five minutes, then shred with two forks
- Step 5: Assemble the Base: Chop romaine lettuce and add it to a serving bowl along with tomatoes, onions, corn, and black beans
- Step 6: Whisk the Dressing: Combine Olive Oil, lime juice, and raw honey until emulsified
- Step 7: Final Toss: Add warm shredded chicken, drizzle with dressing, and finish with avocado and cilantro
Notes
Allow chicken to rest before shredding to retain moisture.
Store components separately for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g (Natural)
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg