Jalapeño Ranch Salad w/ Adobo Chicken

A fresh & filling salad that tastes like summer.

3-4 salads
30 minutes
Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

Adobo chicken

  • Chicken Breasts, diced
    ~500 g1 lb
  • Salt
    5 ga sprinkle
  • Chipotles in Adobo, minced
    10 g
  • Mayonnaise
    10 ga spoonful
  • Cumin
    a sprinkle

Jalapeno ranch

  • Sour Cream, low fat
    100 g
  • Mayonnaise
    15 g
  • Lime juice
    1/2 lime
  • Jalapeños
    1/2
  • Cilantro
    10 ga few sprigs
  • Dill
    3 ga sprig
  • Salt
    a sprinkle

Other salad components

  • Lettuce, chopped
  • Tomatoes, diced
  • Red Onions, thinly sliced
  • Black Beans, cooked & drained
  • Tortilla Chips, lightly crushed

Method

Step 1: Prep the chicken

After dicing the chicken into small cubes, mix it in a bowl with the salt, minced adobo chilies, mayo, and cumin. The mixture should coat each piece of chicken.

  • This effectively marinates the chicken but will also help with browning during cooking.

You can move on to cooking the chicken right away, or optionally let it marinate overnight.

Step 2: Cook the chicken

Add the chicken cubes to a pan or griddle over high heat.

  • Allow them to undisturbed for a few minutes or until color develops on one side, then flip them periodically to finish cooking through and get color on different sides.

Once cooked through, set the chicken bites aside to rest.

Step 3: Make the dressing

Add all jalapeño ranch ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.

Taste and adjust with salt and more lime juice, if needed. If it's too thick, adjust the consistency with a splash of water.

Step 4: Assemble & serve

Prep or gather any remaining salad components you'd want to add.

On a bowl or plate, layer your desired amount of each salad ingredient and toss or drizzle with the jalapeño ranch. Enjoy.

“This is a high-protein salad I eat all the time. Customize with any other protein or vegetables you have around. ”

Ethan Chlebowski
Creator

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Nutritional Information

SINGLE SALAD
Calories434
28g
14g
52g

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FAQ

Can I use a different type of dressing?

Sure - you can use whatever kind of dressing you like. However, the jalapeño ranch adds a and flavor you might not get with another dressing.

What if I can't handle spicy foods?

You can still make this recipe - just use less adobo on the chicken and substitute the jalapeño for a more mild pepper such as a poblano.