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Loaded Southwest Chicken Salad with Homemade French Fries

By Laura Ascher
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
southwest chicken, avocado slices, shredded cheese, and French fries in white bowl
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This loaded southwest chicken salad with homemade french fries is simple to whip up and will quickly become a family favorite! Learn how to make your own chipotle ranch to keep this meal healthy with 100% clean ingredients.

Equipment

  • salad bowl
  • cast iron skillet
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Ingredients 

CHIPOTLE RANCH DRESSING

  • ½ cup greek yogurt
  • ½ cup homemade mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 key lime, juiced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken tenders
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil for cooking

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup homemade fries
  • Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions 

CHIPOTLE RANCH DRESSING

  • Add all the ingredients to a small mixing bowl.
  • Mix until everything is well combined.
  • Set aside.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add in 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. 
  • While the skillet is heating, cut the chicken tenders into one-inch strips. 
  • Mix the chipotle spices in a large bowl. Add the chicken to the spices and toss to coat. 
  • Place the chicken in the cast iron skillet and cook until done, stirring often. About 10 minutes. 

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD

  • Place lettuce on a plate
  • Top with southwest chicken, avocado slices, and french fries.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with homemade southwest dressing.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and fresh lime juice.

Notes

I’ve included the complete step-by-step video tutorial above in the post!

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 65mg, Sodium: 1200mg, Potassium: 616mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 4827IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 71mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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