Spicy Southwest Chicken Salad
This recipe is a collaboration with El Yucateco and their range of hot sauces. All opinions are my own.
Spice Up Your Dinner with Southwest Chicken Salad
Looking for a quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner? This Spicy Southwest Chicken Salad is the answer! Perfect for those hot days, it combines fresh ingredients with a kick of heat. Chicken, a favorite in many homes, is anything but boring in this recipe.
Enjoy this delicious salad while relaxing on your patio as the sun sets.
The Secret Ingredient: El Yucateco Hot Sauces
The key to this salad’s incredible flavor is El Yucateco hot sauces. They’re used in both the chicken marinade and the Ranch dressing, adding a delicious layer of heat.
El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce
Made with fresh red habanero peppers, tomato, and select spices, this sauce is the perfect “all-purpose” option. It provides a balanced kick with less vinegar, letting the pepper’s true flavor shine. It’s what I use for the marinade and the dressing.
El Yucateco Green Habanero Hot Sauce
If you prefer a fresher, crisper flavor, try the El Yucateco Green Habanero Hot Sauce. Made with fresh green habanero peppers, garlic, and spices, it enhances any dish.
El Yucateco XXX Habanero Hot Sauce (Kutbilik)
For the ultimate heat experience, consider El Yucateco XXX Habanero Hot Sauce (Kutbilik). This Mayan-inspired recipe uses the ripest habaneros, offering a slightly earthy flavor. Despite its intensity (around 12,000 on the Scoville scale), it’s still loved by many.
How to Make This Delicious Chicken Salad
Don’t be intimidated by the length of the recipe; it’s easy and quick to prepare! Find El Yucateco hot sauces at Publix.
Don’t forget to enter the El Yucateco Grilling social sweepstakes for a chance to win a Deluxe grilling package!
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Spicy Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe
Turn up the heat and flavor with this Spicy Southwest Chicken Salad! It makes a quick and healthy dinner idea!
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 16 mins
Total Time: 31 mins
By Jamie Sherman
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Ingredients
For the chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons El Yucateco brand hot sauce (I used the red habanero sauce), or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons distilled or cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the corn
- 2 ears fresh corn, shucked and silks removed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for grilling corn
For the salad
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced lengthwise and cut into half circles
- 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
- 1 medium avocado, seed removed and cut into slices
- 16 black olives
For the salad dressing
- 1 ½ cups Ranch dressing, bottled or homemade
- 2 tablespoons El Yucateco brand hot sauce (I used the red habanero sauce), or more to taste
Instructions
- In a large zip-top bag, combine chicken broth, hot sauce, vinegar, garlic, vegetable oil, and salt. Add the chicken. Place in refrigerator and allow to marinate for 4 to 8 hours.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Drain and discard the marinade. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook chicken on the prepared grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the juices run clear. Meanwhile, lightly oil the corn and place on grill. Rotate when dark spots appear and kernels deepen in color (usually about 2 to 3 minutes) until ears are uniformly cooked (about 10-12 minutes total time). The ear will be speckled with char spots. Once the corn and chicken are cooked through, remove from grill and allow to rest while you prepare the rest of the salad.
- Using a sharp knife, cut corn from the cob.
- Arrange and divide the salad ingredients on individual plates. Add corn.
- Prepare the salad dressing by combining the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well. Set aside.
- Cut the chicken into strips or cubes and place on top of the salad.
- To serve, drizzle each salad with prepared salad dressing.
Notes
- You can buy a spicy ranch at the store or mix in your favorite hot sauce to increase the heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 722 kcal, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Protein: 30 g, Fat: 58 g, Saturated Fat: 9 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 27 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 17 g, Trans Fat: 0.04 g, Cholesterol: 96 mg, Sodium: 1863 mg, Potassium: 1123 mg, Fiber: 6 g, Sugar: 9 g, Vitamin A: 1056 IU, Vitamin C: 34 mg, Calcium: 66 mg, Iron: 2 mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.