Chicken Salad Santa Fe Recipes

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Make dressing/marinade. Whisk together olive oil, red pepper flakes, lime juice, garlic and cumin until emulsified.
• Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour about half of the lime dressing over the chicken, close bag and toss chicken to coat.
• Marinate 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cut tortillas in half, then slice the halves into ½"-thick strips. When the oil is shimmering and very hot, add the strips to the oil. Fry until crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season immediately with salt.
• In a separate skillet, heat remaining vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked through. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• Assemble salad. Toss remaining ingredients in a large serving bowl. Top with cooked chicken and crispy tortilla strips then toss with dressing.

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a gallon size plastic bag or 9x9 baking dish, mix together the mayonnaise and Italian dressing. Place chicken in mixture and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
• Chop, wash, and dry the iceberg and romaine lettuce. Mix and divide among four dinner-size plates. Divide and place the tomato and green onions among the plates. Sprinkle the top of each salad with shredded cheese.
• Remove chicken from marinade and grill or broil until cooked. While chicken is cooking, cut tortillas into three thick strips and cut each strip into 'matchsticks'. Place on a cookie sheet and put under broiler until golden brown. Let cool. Cut the chicken into strips and divide among plates. Top with tortilla 'crispies'.
• To prepare the dressing, combine the salsa and ranch dressing in a blender and mix until smooth. Pour over each salad.

SANTA FE SALAD

Steps:

• Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne. , In a large bowl, combine the green beans, corn, pinto beans, black beans, red pepper, onion, chilies and olives. Sprinkle with cheese. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD (APPLEBEE'S)

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in a container with lid. Add Chicken and place in refrigerator overnight.
• Combine Pico de Gallo ingredients in a small bowl with lid and place in refrigerator overnight with chicken.
• Remove chicken from marinade and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Grill skin-side down for about 5 minutes, turn and continue to grill for about 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. I use my George Forman grill with fantastic results (about 7 minutes).
• While the chicken is grilling combine ranch dressing with 2 Tablespoons of the Pico de Gallo. Set Aside.
• Prepare Garnishes.
• Toss salad greens with cheese and remaining Pico de Gallo (or less - to taste). Sprinkle with fried tortilla strips or lightly crushed tortilla chips.
• Cut chicken into strips and place on top of greens. Add Garnishes to plate.

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD WITH TANGY LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour.
• Preheat the grill to medium and cook the chicken breast about 8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from heat, cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• While the chicken cooks, place the corn on the grill and cook on all sides, turning every 3-4 minutes or until blackened. Remove from heat and cut the corn from the cob when cool enough to handle.
• Place the lettuce, green onions, cherry tomatoes, black beans, roasted corn, avocado, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Toss together gently, and serve on plates. Top with the chicken and tortilla strips.

LEFTOVER CHICKEN SANTA FE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing together in a large bowl.
• Add chicken,beans,corn,and salad greens and toss well to coat.
• Place about a small handful of tortilla chips (approx 1 cup) onto 4 serving plates, then portion out the salad on top.
• Place a dollop of sour cream on top of each and sprinkle with some shredded cheese.

SANTA FE CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add 1/2 cup of the marinade; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
• Grill chicken over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through, brushing with 2 tablespoons of the remaining marinade. Cut chicken into thin slices.
• Mix sour cream, milk, cilantro and remaining 2 tablespoons marinade in medium bowl with wire whisk until smooth. Arrange lettuce on large serving platter. Top with chicken, beans, corn, avocado, tomato, cheese and onion. Serve with dressing and tortilla chips, if desired.

CHILI'S SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, and onion powder in a small bowl until combined.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Set aside until ready to use.
• Grill the chicken. I have a few fantastic grilled chicken recipes here and here OR you can find frozen grilled chicken strips in the freezer section of most grocers.
• Combine the romaine, picco, avocado, cilantro, and lime in a large bowl.
• Top with grilled chicken and sprinkle with tortilla strips.
• Drizzle with Santa Fe Sauce and Ranch.
• Toss to combine and serve.