Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken Salad with Tequila-Lime Vinaigrette
Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken Salad with Tequila-Lime Vinaigrette is a filling entrée salad recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 Servings
Author: Julia
Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken
- 1 pounds to 1.5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tequila
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Tequila-Lime Vinaigrette:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tequila
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey or agave
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or basil packed
For the Salad:
- 5 ounces mixed greens I used a mixture of baby kale, arugula, and cabbage
- 1 large ripe avocado diced
- 1 small heirloom tomato diced
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 fresno chili chopped
Prepare the Grilled Chicken:
Add all of the ingredients for the tequila-lime chicken marinade to a small blender and blend until completely smooth. Place chicken breasts in a zip-lock bag along with the marinade. Marinate at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
Brush of your grill with a wire brush and preheat it to medium-high (about 350 to 400 degrees F). Place chicken breasts on the grate directly over the burners and sear for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear. Continue cooking and flipping every 1 to 2 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 155 to 160 degrees F. Remove chicken from the grill and allow it to rest on a cutting board - the chicken will continue to cook as it rests and the internal temperature should rise to 165 degrees F.
Prepare the Salad:
While the chicken is resting, prepare the salad. Whisk (or blend) together the ingredients for the tequila-lime vinaigrette, and set aside until ready to use.
Divide the ingredients for the salad among 2 to 4 bowls and drizzle in desired amount of tequila-lime vinaigrette. Toss until everything is coated. Serve salad with chopped grilled chicken.
Serving: 1grams