Chopped Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad
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Author
Alex Snodgrass
Servings
4
Cook Time
25 minutes
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Paleo (if modified)
Whole30 (if modified)
Grain-Free (if modified)
View a step-by-step video of this delicious recipe here.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 cups chopped romaine
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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
For the Chicken
For the Salad
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.