Cafe Rio Chicken Salad
Transform your dinner table into a fiesta with this vibrant and flavorful Cafe Rio Chicken Salad! Juicy grilled chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, garlic, cumin, and chili powder, then paired with a crave-worthy combination of crisp romaine lettuce, fluffy white rice, and hearty black beans. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese, fresh pico de gallo, crunchy tortilla strips, and a drizzle of creamy tomatillo dressing, this salad is overflowing with bold flavors and textures. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro adds the perfect finishing touch to this satisfying, restaurant-inspired dish that's ready in just 35 minutes. Ideal for meal prep or serving at gatherings, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of Tex-Mex cuisine!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups romaine lettuce
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 15 ounces black beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- 1 cup creamy tomatillo dressing
- 0.5 cup cilantro
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 2
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat them thoroughly. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Step 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Once hot, grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and marked with grill lines.
Step 5
Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
Step 6
While the chicken cooks, prepare the salad base by arranging romaine lettuce in serving bowls.
Step 7
Top each salad with an equal portion of cooked white rice and warmed black beans.
Step 8
Add sliced chicken on top of the rice and beans.
Step 9
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken.
Step 10
Add a scoop of pico de gallo and a handful of tortilla strips onto each salad.
Step 11
Drizzle creamy tomatillo dressing generously over the assembled salad.
Step 12
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
Step 13
Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Cafe Rio Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2645.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3627.4 |
| Total Fat 140.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 45.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 732.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7525.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 291.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 35.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.9g | |
| Protein 296.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1405.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1776.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories