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Smoky Chicken Taco Salad

Makes 2 servings. About 600-700 kcal, 65-75 g protein, 20-30 g carbs, 22-30 g fat per serving. Part of The Plan.

Ingredients

1.5 lbboneless, skinless chicken breast
4 cupschopped romaine + 2 cups baby spinach
1 cupchopped tomatoes
1 mediumavocado
40 gshredded cheddar
1/2 cupplain nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cupsalsa, plus extra to serve
Juice of 1 lime
2 tspcumin + 1 tsp smoked paprika + 1 tsp garlic powder + salt and pepper

Process

  1. Rub the chicken with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear or grill to 165F; rest and slice.
  2. Stir yogurt, salsa, and lime into a dressing; thin with water if needed.
  3. Bowl the greens and tomatoes; add chicken, diced avocado, and cheddar, dividing the avocado and cheddar evenly.
  4. Serve with dressing and extra salsa; keep dressing separate if prepping ahead.

Note: Avocado and cheddar portions drive the calories — measure and divide them evenly.