Margarita-Grilled Chicken Salad
There's no alcohol in the margarita drink mix marinade, but the flavor is all there. Rich avocado and juicy tomatoes add their light fresh flavors to this grilled chicken salad recipe.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 37 mins
Servings:
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
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4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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1-1/2 cups margarita drink mix (contains no alcohol)
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1 tsp. ground cumin
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1 tsp. finely shredded lime peel
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1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
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2 Tbsp. lime juice
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1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
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4 medium tomatoes, sliced
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2 medium avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and sliced
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1/2 of a medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated into pieces
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1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
Directions
1.
Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade combine margarita mix, cumin, and lime peel. Pour over chicken; seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours. Drain chicken, discarding marinade
2.
For a charcoal grill, grill chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170F), turning once halfway through grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduced heat to medium. Place chicken on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.) Remove chicken from grill; cool slightly.
3.
In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, lime juice, and cayenne. Arrange tomatoes, avocados, and red onion on 4 salad plates. Coarsely chop chicken. Add to salads. Drizzle with mayonnaise mixture and sprinkle with black pepper.
4.
Makes: 4 servings
Nutrition information
Calories 584, Total Fat 38 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Monounsaturated Fat 9 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Sodium 241 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 36 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 51%, Calcium 5%, Iron 10%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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