Chicken and Black Bean Salad
Packed with bold flavors and vibrant colors, this Chicken and Black Bean Salad is a refreshing and nutritious meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts seasoned with smoky paprika pair harmoniously with protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and zesty lime dressing. This 20-minute, one-bowl wonder is not only quick and easy to prepare but also brimming with wholesome ingredients like fresh cilantro, cherry tomatoes, and a hint of honey for a touch of sweetness. Ideal as a satisfying main course or a hearty side dish, this salad is a delicious way to incorporate more protein and fresh produce into your diet. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or crafting a crowd-pleasing dish, this recipe will be a sure favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium avocado
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 1 whole lime
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken breasts for 6–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
While the chicken cooks, rinse and drain the black beans and sweet corn. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado, finely chop the red onion, and roughly chop the cilantro.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of the lime, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, honey, cumin, and a pinch of salt to make the dressing.
Add the sliced chicken to the salad mix and pour the dressing over the top. Toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a main dish or side salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.7 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 3390 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.5 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 125.8 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1584 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
