Spicy Chipotle Chicken Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix up the spicy chipotle marinade.
  2. 2Marinate the chicken in the spicy chipotle marinade.
  3. 3Grill the marinated chicken and corn.
  4. 4Open and rinse butter beans and garbanzo beans.
  5. 5Add rinsed beans to a large bowl.
  6. 6Finely chop one red onion.
  7. 7Add chopped red onion to the bowl.
  8. 8Slice one pint of cherry tomatoes.
  9. 9Add sliced cherry tomatoes to the bowl.
  10. 10Core and dice two bell peppers.
  11. 11Add diced bell peppers to the bowl.
  12. 12Chop one full bunch of cilantro.
  13. 13Add chopped cilantro to the bowl.
  14. 14Slice the corn off the cob.
  15. 15Add sliced corn to the bowl.
  16. 16Once the chicken is done resting, chop it up.
  17. 17Add chopped chicken to the bowl.
  18. 18Dice two avocados.
  19. 19Add diced avocado to the bowl.
  20. 20For the creamy chipotle vinaigrette, add lime juice, oil, chipotle, cumin, and a little bit of mayo to a container.
  21. 21Use a milk frother to mix the dressing until extra creamy and smooth.
  22. 22Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
  23. 23Toss all ingredients together until well combined.
  24. 24Serve and enjoy, or store for meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs
  • 17 oz can of chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 2 limes
  • butter beans
  • garbanzo beans
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • corn
  • 2 avocados
  • lime juice
  • oil
  • chipotle
  • cumin
  • mayo

Equipment

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Tips

  • If you're going to meal prep this, add avocado the day of.
  • Using a variety of veggies is good for your gut and adds nice flavor and crunch.
  • The salad gets better throughout the week as it marinates in the fridge.

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