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
-
1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
-
2
Mix black beans, salsa, 1/2 cup cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl; set aside.
-
3
Mix chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth; rub mixture over chicken breasts.
-
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.
-
5
Transfer tortillas to a cutting board and slice into short strips; set aside. Slice chicken into long thin strips.
-
6
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.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Want to cook this?
Open in the PantryLink app to scale servings, check your pantry stock, and generate a shopping list.
Sign In to Save Recipe Create Free AccountSuggest an Edit
Help improve this recipe's categorization, image, or dietary info. Earn points and badges!
Suggest Changes in AppPrefer a printed copy? Use our print-friendly view with adjustable servings and font size.
Open Print ViewMore Caribbean Recipes
Cajun Cake
This Cajun dessert was born on the bayou. It has a caramel-pecan sauce that soaks into the cake.
Spicy Green Tomato Salsa
This refreshing green tomato salsa with cilantro and lime juice gets some heat from spicy peppers. It tastes great served over cream cheese with tortilla chips for a game-time snack. It's a great way to save those green tomatoes when there is an early frost. I created this recipe with the assistance of my daughter-in-law Carolyn and her niece Felicia. Thanks to both of you!
Rhubarb Pineapple Chutney
This is a great way to use rhubarb and goes really well with pork. Also yummy on crostini with goat cheese; simply brush sliced baguette with olive oil and bake at 400 degrees F until golden brown, spread with goat cheese, and top with the chutney. Delicious! Another great use for the rhubarb chutney is as a topping for pork chops. Season chops (or pork tenderloin) with a mixture of even parts cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and salt, plus a sprinkle of cayenne; grill, then serve with the chutney. It gets raves every time!