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A delicious plate of Chipotle Chicken Chopped Salad

Chipotle Chicken Chopped Salad

A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty chipotle vinaigrette.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 510

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts I prefer using thighs
  • 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 30 g taco seasoning I use Siete brand
  • 500 g chopped or shaved red cabbage
  • 425 g black beans drained and rinsed
  • 150 g frozen fire-roasted corn thawed
  • 1 piece red bell pepper diced
  • 1 piece medium ripe avocado cubed
  • 40 g crumbled cotija or queso fresco
  • 15 g fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 120 ml avocado oil
  • 60 ml red wine vinegar
  • 30 g honey
  • 1 piece chipotle chili pepper from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Season and Cook Chicken: Place chicken in a large bowl and add extra-virgin olive oil and taco seasoning. Toss well to coat. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, arrange chicken in pan and cook, undisturbed, for 5 minutes. Flip, and cook another 4 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness, until the juices run clear and chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a plate and allow to slightly cool.
  2. Prepare Chipotle Vinaigrette: Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or immersion blender cup. Blend until smooth.
  3. Assemble Salad: To a large bowl, combine cabbage, black beans, corn, bell pepper, avocado, crumbled cheese, and cilantro. Cut chicken into small pieces and add to bowl. Add dressing and toss well to combine. Serve with crumbled tortilla chips overtop, or use chips to scoop up bites of salad (optional).

Notes

For a crunchy texture, serve with crumbled tortilla chips on top or use them to scoop up bites of salad.