Fiery Chicken Spinach Salad Recipes

FIERY CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Heat chicken strips in a microwave according to package directions. Meanwhile, arrange the spinach on individual plates; top with tomato, green pepper, carrots, beans and corn. , In a small bowl, combine the salsa, barbecue sauce and ranch dressing. Place chicken over salads. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with cheese.

SPINACH AND CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place equal portions of spinach onto four salad plates. Arrange chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and black olives over spinach, and top with cheese. Drizzle dressing over salad.

SPICY SOUTHWEST SALAD RECIPE (CHICK-FIL-A COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Mix the ingredients for the marinade together.
• Place the chicken in an airtight container or freezer bag and pour the marinade over it.
• Marinate the chicken overnight (or for at least 30 minutes before baking).
• Preheat the oven to 350 degress F.
• Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
• Add the chopped bell pepper to the baking sheet and continue to bake for another 15 minutes (or until the chicken is fully cooked).
• While the chicken is baking, make the salad dressing.
• Chop the spinach.
• In a large salad bowl, toss all of the salad ingredients together (except for the pepitas, tortilla chips, and dressing).
• Add the chicken and bell peppers once they are done baking and toss together.
• Plate each salad, add the peptias, tortilla chips, and drizzle with dressing.
• Serve and enjoy!

SPINACH SALAD WITH SPICY HONEY DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, parsley, mushrooms, tomatoes, celery, bean sprouts, cheese, sunflower kernels and seasonings. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle desired amount over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

SWEET AND SPICY HONEY-GLAZED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH SALAD AND PANTRY DRESSING

Steps:

• For the chicken: Preheat a grill or oven to 450 degrees F. If using a gas grill, set to medium-high heat on one side and low on the other side. If using a charcoal grill, bank hot coals on one side of the grill.
• Brush the chicken with the oil and season with the spice mix and a liberal amount of salt and pepper. Put the chicken on the hot side of the grill bone-side down, close the lid and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the honey, mustard and soy sauce in a small bowl.
• Flip the chicken, brush with the glaze and grill for 1 to 2 minutes. Move the chicken to the cool side of the grill bone-side down and apply the remaining glaze. Close the lid, open the vents halfway if using a charcoal grill and continue to cook until the chicken registers 160 degrees F in the thickest part, 15 to 20 minutes longer. If using the oven, place the chicken bone-side down on a baking sheet and roast, brushing with the glaze occasionally, until the chicken registers 160 degrees F in the thickest part, 25 to 30 minutes.
• For the spinach salad: In a medium bowl, mix together the spinach, chickpeas and onions in a large bowl; set aside.
• Put a heavy-bottomed skillet on the hot side of the grill, add the bacon and cook until crisp.
• Add the vinegar, mustard, and honey to an almost-empty ketchup container and shake vigorously (or whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey and ketchup in a small bowl). Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in the ketchup mixture to make a warm dressing.
• Pour the dressing over the greens and toss together. Transfer the greens to a platter and top with the chicken.

SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together 4 tablespoons of buffalo sauce, 1 tablespoon each of honey and fresh lime juice, ½ a teaspoon of paprika and ½ a teaspoon of onion powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place 1½ pounds of chicken breasts in the mixture to marinate for 3-4 hours.
• In a separate small bowl, mix 1 cup of nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a teaspoon each of fresh dill and parsley to make a dressing. Place in the refrigerator to chill while the chicken marinates.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan.
• Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and allow the excess to drip off. Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes.
• Once the chicken cools, slice it into even pieces.
• In a large bowl, combine 8 cups of baby spinach, 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced cucumber, 1 chopped celery stalk, and ½ a sliced red onion. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle over the dressing.
• Serve with chopped fresh parsley and enjoy!