Cowboy Chicken Salad (Smoky, BBQ, Ranch, Loaded) - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4-5 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium shallot, diced
• 1 cup (165 g) canned sweet corn, drained
• 1 cup (172 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium avocado, diced
• 1 cup (113 g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 medium jalapeño, diced
• 4 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
• ¾ cup Cowboy Butter Ranch Dressing
• croutons, homemade or store-bought
• 1-2 medium jalapeño peppers, sliced for garnish
• 1 medium lime, cut into wedges for serving