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Spicy Southwest Salad (Copycat Chick-fil-A Style)

A bold, flavor-packed grilled chicken salad with corn, black beans, cheese, tortilla strips, and creamy salsa dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
Salad
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup roasted corn
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Grill pan or grill
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season and grill chicken until fully cooked.
  2. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
  3. Assemble salad with lettuce, toppings, and sliced chicken.
  4. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust spice level by increasing cayenne or adding jalapeños.