Name: Copycat Applebee's Fiesta Chicken Chopped Salad (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Chili powder; 1/2 tsp Cumin; 1/4 tsp Garlic powder; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/8 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 2 tbsp Lime juice; 1 tbsp Chili powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp Water; 1 can (15 oz) Black beans-rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 oz) Corn-drained; 1 cup Diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup Sliced green onions; 1/4 cup Crushed tortilla chips; 1 head Romaine lettuce-chopped

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A flavorful and satisfying salad inspired by the Applebee's classic, made with grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a zesty southwest dressing.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 8

Ingredients 21

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Chicken
1 lb 450 g Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp 15 mL Olive oil
1 tsp 5 mL Chili powder
tsp 2.5 mL Cumin
tsp 1.25 mL Garlic powder
tsp 1.25 mL Salt
tsp 0.625 mL Black pepper
Dressing
cup 120 mL Mayonnaise
2 tbsp 30 mL Lime juice
1 tbsp 15 mL Chili powder
1 tsp 5 mL Cumin
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne pepper
1 tbsp 15 mL Water
Filling
1 can (15 oz) 425 g Black beans-rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) 425 g Corn-drained
1 cup 140 g Diced tomatoes
cup 70 g Shredded cheddar cheese
cup 30 g Sliced green onions
cup 30 g Crushed tortilla chips
1 head 300 g Romaine lettuce-chopped

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a bowl, combine all Chicken ingredients. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
While chicken marinates, prepare the Dressing. Combine all Dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Add water to thin if needed.
Grill or pan-fry the chicken until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Let cool and chop into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine Romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes.
Add the chopped chicken to the bowl.
Pour desired amount of Dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and crushed tortilla chips.
Serve immediately.