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Applebee's Aztec Chicken Salad Recipe

Craving Applebee's delicious Aztec Chicken Salad? This copycat recipe lets you recreate the restaurant favorite at home! Enjoy tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a zesty, creamy dressing in under an hour. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 215.9 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Applebee's Aztec Chicken Salad

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 lbs)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for chicken dry rub)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn kernels, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup crumbled corn tortilla strips
  • Smoky Tomato Vinaigrette (not used in recipe sources)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack Pepper Cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno peppers (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (for dressing)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (for dressing)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder (for dressing)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (for dressing)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for dressing)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for dressing)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for dressing)

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How to Make Applebee's Aztec Chicken Salad

  1. Cook chicken breasts until fully cooked. Shred and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno (if using), avocado, and cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with tortilla chips before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

23g

Carbs

2g

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