Chicken and Mango Salsa Salad

 

Ingredients:

 

·         3 chicken breasts, boneless skinless

·         1 tbsp olive oil

·         2 romaine lettuce heads, chopped

·         3 avocados, sliced

·         1 lime, sliced into wedges

·         1 15 oz can of black beans

·         1 cup mango salsa recipe

·         2 tbsp chili powder

·         1 tsp garlic powder

·         1 tsp onion powder

·         1 tsp paprika

·         1/2 tsp cumin

·         1/2 tsp salt

·         1/4 tsp black pepper

·         1/4 tsp cayenne

·         1 tsp oregano

Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing:

·         1/2 avocado

·         1/2 jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed

·         1 tsp olive oil

·         2-3 tbsp cilantro, chopped

·         1/4 cup greek yogurt

·         2 tsp water

·         2 tsp lime juice

·         1/2 tsp salt

 

Instructions:

In a small bowl combine the ingredients for the taco seasoning. Season the chicken on both sides with the taco seasoning.

In a skillet over medium heat, pour in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place chicken in skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until no longer pink in the middle and a thermometer registers at 165ºF.

While the chicken is cooking prepare the mango salsa and avocado cilantro lime dressing.

Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing

In a blender combine all of the ingredients for the dressing. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes, until smooth.

Wash and chop the lettuce. Drain the black beans.

When the chicken is done, remove from the pan to a clean plate/cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Slice the chicken.

Assemble salads as desired.