Keto Mexican Chicken Salad
Satisfy your cravings with this vibrant Keto Mexican Chicken Salad, a delicious low-carb twist on a classic favorite! Packed with juicy grilled chicken seasoned with smoky chili powder, garlic, and cumin, this salad is bursting with Mexican-inspired flavors. A colorful medley of crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, tangy cherry tomatoes, and zesty lime dressing brings freshness to every bite, while jalapeño adds a touch of heat. Topped with sour cream-salsa dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, and vibrant cilantro, this versatile meal is perfect for lunch or dinner and ready in just 35 minutes. It's a keto-friendly, gluten-free option that doesn't compromise on flavor or satisfaction!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 small Jalapeño
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Salsa
- 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Grill the chicken for about 7-10 minutes on each side until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
Meanwhile, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado, thinly slice the red onion, and finely chop the cilantro and jalapeño.
Combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro in a large salad bowl.
In a small bowl, mix sour cream, salsa, lime juice, and minced jalapeño to create a dressing.
Slice the grilled chicken into strips and arrange them on top of the salad.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
Toss gently to combine just before serving, and enjoy this refreshing Keto Mexican Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 579 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.5 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 970 mg | 21% | |
*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.
