Zesty Grilled Chicken Salad with Corn Lime Dressing
Indulge in a refreshing and flavorful salad that combines tender, chili-seasoned chicken with crunchy romaine, sweet corn, and a tangy mustard lime dressing. This wholesome dish is perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner, delighting your taste buds while keeping things light. With minimal fuss and maximum taste, it's ideal for any occasion. The included broiling time ensures a juicy chicken that pairs excellently with the vibrant salad ingredients.
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
onion
1/2 cup (chopped)
chili powder
2 tablespoons (none)
ground cumin
2 teaspoons (none)
water
1 teaspoon (none)
pepper
1/4 teaspoon (none)
garlic cloves
2 (none)
boneless skinless chicken breast
1 lb (none)
vegetable oil cooking spray
as needed (none)
Dijon mustard
1/4 cup (none)
fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup (none)
water
2 tablespoons (none)
vegetable oil
1 tablespoon (none)
frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup (thawed)
sliced green onion
1/2 cup (none)
romaine lettuce
6 cups (tightly packed and sliced)
Instructions
1
In a food processor or blender, combine chopped onions, chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon water, pepper, and garlic cloves.
2
Blend until a paste forms, scraping down the sides as needed.
3
Spread the onion paste mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts in a shallow dish.
4
Cover the chicken and allow it to chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
5
Preheat your oven's broiler and coat a broiler pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
6
Position the chicken on the rack of the broiler pan and broil for 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked, with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
7
Remove the chicken from the oven, allow it to rest briefly, and then cut the chicken across the grain into thin slices. Optionally, chill the sliced chicken.
8
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of water, and vegetable oil until well blended.
9
Stir in the thawed corn and sliced green onions into the dressing.
10
On each of 4 salad plates, spread 1 1/2 cups of the sliced romaine lettuce.
11
Top each salad with a portion of the chicken slices and drizzle the corn lime dressing over the top evenly.
12
Serve immediately for a warm salad or chill the ingredients beforehand for a refreshing cold option.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Zesty Grilled Chicken Salad with Corn Lime Dressing.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe yields 4 servings.
What are the main components of the chicken seasoning paste?
The paste consists of chopped onions, chili powder, ground cumin, water, pepper, and garlic cloves blended together.
How long should the chicken chill before cooking?
The chicken should be covered and chilled in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
What is the recommended cooking method for the chicken?
The chicken is cooked using an oven's broiler on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
How long does the chicken need to broil?
Broil the chicken for 5 minutes on each side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
What type of chicken is best for this salad?
The recipe calls for 1 lb of boneless skinless chicken breast.
How should the chicken be sliced after cooking?
The chicken should be rested briefly and then cut across the grain into thin slices.
What kind of lettuce is used in the base?
The recipe uses 6 cups of tightly packed and sliced romaine lettuce.
What ingredients are in the corn lime dressing?
The dressing is made of Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, water, vegetable oil, thawed corn, and sliced green onions.
How much lettuce should be placed on each plate?
Spread 1 1/2 cups of sliced romaine lettuce on each of the 4 salad plates.
Can this salad be served cold?
Yes, you can chill the ingredients beforehand for a refreshing cold option or serve immediately for a warm salad.
Is this recipe suitable for a gluten-free diet?
Yes, according to the recipe tags, this dish is gluten-free.
Does this recipe require a food processor?
A food processor or blender is recommended to create the onion and spice paste.
What type of corn should be used?
The recipe uses 1 cup of frozen whole kernel corn that has been thawed.
How much chili powder is in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of chili powder.
Is this a high protein meal?
Yes, the recipe is tagged as being high in protein.
What type of mustard is required for the dressing?
The recipe specifically requires 1/4 cup of Dijon mustard.
How many garlic cloves are needed?
You will need 2 garlic cloves for the chicken seasoning paste.
What kind of citrus juice is used in the dressing?
The recipe uses 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice.
Is there any oil used in the dressing?
Yes, the dressing contains 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
What is the total number of ingredients used?
There are 15 ingredients listed for this recipe.
How much cumin is added to the chicken?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of ground cumin.
Should the chicken be seasoned on both sides?
Yes, the onion paste should be spread evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
What is the target internal temperature for the chicken?
The chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
How are the green onions prepared?
The green onions should be sliced before being stirred into the dressing.
Is any water used in the recipe?
Yes, 1 teaspoon of water is used in the paste and 2 tablespoons are used in the dressing.
What is the description of the salad?
It is a refreshing and flavorful salad combining chili-seasoned chicken with crunchy romaine, sweet corn, and a tangy mustard lime dressing.
How much onion is needed for the seasoning?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of chopped onion.
Can this be used for meal prep?
Yes, because it can be served cold and is a one-dish meal, it is ideal for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.