This chicken taco salad with spice-rubbed grilled chicken breasts, strips of warm crispy tortilla, and a bean salsa is the perfect combination of Mexican flavors. Sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans , 15 ounce
- 0.75 cups medium-hot salsa
- 0.5 cups chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
- 4 corns tortillas , 7 inch
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 0.5 cups chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado - peeled , Optional
- 0.25 cups sour cream , Optional
- 1 lime , Optional
Instructions
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1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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2
Mix black beans, salsa, 1/2 cup cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl; set aside.
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3
Mix chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth; rub mixture over chicken breasts.
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4
Cook chicken breasts on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). While the chicken is cooking, place tortillas on grill and grill until lightly brown on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes.
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5
Transfer tortillas to a cutting board and slice into short strips; set aside. Slice chicken into long thin strips.
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Place lettuce in a salad bowl; top with chicken, tortilla strips, bean salsa, remaining 1/2 cup cilantro, and avocado. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges.
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