Chopped Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad

Name: Chopped Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 8 cups chopped romaine; 2 ears of corn (omit for Paleo, Whole30, and Grain-Free); 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1 avocado, cubed; SideDish Chipotle Ranch, to taste

Alex Snodgrass

Servings

Cook Time

25 minutes

Gluten-Free

Dairy-Free

Paleo (if modified)

Whole30 (if modified)

Grain-Free (if modified)

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Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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8 cups chopped romaine
2 ears of corn (omit for Paleo, Whole30, and Grain-Free)
1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 avocado, cubed
SideDish Chipotle Ranch, to taste

Method

In a bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, dried oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
Heat a grill, grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board.
Reduce heat to medium. Add the corn to the skillet and cook, rotating every 2 minutes, until the kernels are tender and the corn is lightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a large bowl, add the romaine, corn, pumpkin seeds, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and add to the salad. Remove the kernels from the ear of corn and add to the salad. Add the desired amount of dressing and toss until well-coated. Add the avocado and gently toss once more to combine.