Chicken Taco Salad (5 Ingredients)

We’re working on a 5 Ingredients Dinner Menu right now and sharing a few while we’re at it. Last week it was this Chicken Massaman Curry. Now it’s this easy Chicken Taco Salad.

Both just 5 ingredients. Both super duper easy to make. Both incredibly deeeelicious!

The only exclusions to the 5 ingredients are:

Olive oil
Lemon
Salt
Pepper
Water

These are 5 common staples that most people tend to have on hand so our 5 ingredients recipe don’t include these in the ingredients.

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Chicken Taco Salad

A super duper easy meal with just 5 ingredients. That doesn't compromise the taste though, this recipe sings simplicity and flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Servings: serves

Calories: 597kcal

Carbs: 18g

Net Carbs: 7g

Ingredients

14 oz chicken breast - cut into small strips
1 Tablespoon cajun spice
1 large tomato - diced
1 large avocado - diced (or replace with grated cheddar cheese)
9.8 oz lettuce - equiv. 4 cups, shredded
2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 lemon - cut into wedges

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Instructions

Mix chicken strips and spice together, coating the chicken evenly.
Heat oil in a fry pan and when hot, add chicken and fry for 5 minutes, stirring a few times as it cooks. When ready, turn off the heat and sit for a couple of mnutes while you finish preparing the salad.
In 2 large bowls, lay down shredded lettuce, and section tomato and avocado to one third of the dish. Add chicken to the last third and serve as is or with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.

Notes

Optional - Serve with a salad dressing.

This dish also works well with grated cheese instead of avocado.

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Essential Kitchen Items

Sharp knives are the most important staple in the kitchen. Sharp knives make it easier to chop and lead to less injuries too, believe it or not! Keep a good grater handy for grating veggies and cheese. And have some nice serving bowls handy for your salads. If you prefer salad dressings, get yourself a nice glass dispenser and whip up a simple homemade blend of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.