Chicken Taco Salad Recipe

Light, zesty, and packed with flavor! This low-fat Chicken Taco Salad is a refreshing twist on Taco Tuesday. Quick to prepare (ready in under 20 minutes!), it's the perfect healthy and delicious weeknight meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 105 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Taco Salad

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How to Make Chicken Taco Salad

  1. Preheat your broiler. Sprinkle 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp garlic salt and 1/2 tsp chili powder.
  2. Broil chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  3. Let chicken cool completely, then cut into bite-sized strips.
  4. In a large bowl, combine 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup chopped cucumber, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Add the cooled chicken strips to the bowl.
  6. To serve, top each salad with 1/4 cup salsa, 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes, 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons of your favorite light dressing (ranch or vinaigrette), and a sprinkle of crushed tortilla chips (about 1/4 cup per serving).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

5g

Carbs

2g