Spiced Chicken Taco Bowl Salad
This chicken taco salad combines spicy grilled chicken seasoned with chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, and cayenne with crisp lettuce, black bean salsa, avocado, cilantro, and crunchy strips of corn tortilla. Lime juice and wedges brighten the dish, while sour cream adds a cool, creamy contrast, making it a fresh, satisfying choice for lunch or dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Chicken Taco Bowl Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 91
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 64
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Mix black beans, salsa, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl; set aside.
- 3
Mix chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth, then rub the mixture over the chicken breasts.
- 4
Cook the chicken breasts on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). While the chicken is cooking, place the tortillas on the grill and cook until lightly browned on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the tortillas to a cutting board and slice them into short strips; set aside. Slice the chicken into long, thin strips.
- 6
Place the lettuce in a salad bowl; top with the chicken, tortilla strips, bean salsa, remaining cilantro, and avocado. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges.
- Calories 497.55 kcal High 25%
- Protein 38.75 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 50.18 g 18%
- Total Fat 16.14 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 3.45 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.33 mg High 27%
- Sodium 632.64 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 14.45 g Good Source 52%
- Total Sugars 5.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 279.61 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 15.51 mg Good Source 86%
- Potassium 389.21 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 940.52 mcg Good Source 105%
- Vitamin C 41.45 mg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spiced Chicken Taco Bowl Salad is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Beans, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 497.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Chicken Taco Bowl Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Beans, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Chicken Taco Bowl Salad?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 497.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Chicken Taco Bowl Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Spiced Chicken Taco Bowl Salad healthy?
- Spiced Chicken Taco Bowl Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 497.55 calories and 38.75 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 632.64 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.45 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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