Santa Fe Chicken Salad

Santa Fe Chicken Salad

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Make dressing/marinade.
  • Whisk together olive oil, red pepper flakes, lime juice, garlic and cumin until emulsified.
  • Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Pour about half of the lime dressing over the chicken, close bag and toss chicken to coat.
  • Marinate 15.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Cut tortillas in half, then slice the halves into ½”-thick strips.
  • When the oil is shimmering and very hot, add the strips to the oil.
  • Fry until crispy, about 2 per side.
  • Drain on paper towels and season immediately with salt.
  • In a separate skillet, heat remaining vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook for 6-8 per side, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Let rest for 10 before slicing.
  • Assemble salad.
  • Toss remaining ingredients in a large serving bowl.
  • Top with cooked chicken and crispy tortilla strips then toss with dressing.
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Course; Chicken / Salad
Cuisine; American