Name: Peruvian Grilled Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 4 cups mixed greens or lettuce; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, sliced; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 avocado, sliced; 1/2 cup corn (optional); 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup yogurt or mayonnaise (for dressing); 1 tbsp lime juice (for dressing); 1 clove garlic, minced (for dressing); 1 tsp chili paste or hot sauce (optional)

Description

A fresh and flavorful salad featuring smoky grilled chicken marinated in bold Peruvian-inspired spices, served over crisp vegetables with a zesty, creamy dressing.

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 cups mixed greens or lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup corn (optional)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup yogurt or mayonnaise (for dressing)
1 tbsp lime juice (for dressing)
1 clove garlic, minced (for dressing)
1 tsp chili paste or hot sauce (optional)

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix garlic, lime juice, olive oil, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Coat the chicken thoroughly and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to a few hours for deeper flavor.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side until nicely charred and fully cooked.
Remove chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and corn if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt or mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and chili paste if desired to make the dressing.
Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken.
Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor.
Cook chicken in a skillet or oven if a grill is not available.
Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.
Add quinoa or rice for a more filling meal.
Adjust spice level with chili paste or hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 410
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 95mg