Mexican Chicken Salad | Heart-Healthy & Diabetic Recipe

Mexican Chicken Salad | Heart-Healthy & Diabetic Recipe

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Heart-healthy and diabetic-friendly Mexican Chicken Salad with zesty lime dressing, low in sodium and packed with protein. Perfect for potlucks or fiestas!

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  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • Airtight container
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1 large jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) no salt added organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) no salt added organic great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 7 1/2 oz canned whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
  • 2 Tbsp lime zest
  • 4 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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