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Fiesta Chicken Salad

with smashed avocado

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
A note about serious food allergies
  • Carb-Conscious
  • Fiber-Rich
  • Protein-Packed
  • Gluten-Smart

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Chicken Strips
  • 1 Romaine Heart
  • 1 Avocado
  • 3 oz. Frozen Corn
  • 1 Lime
  • 1½ fl. oz. Chipotle Ranch Dressing
  • ½ oz. Tortilla Strips
  • ½ oz. Grated Cotija
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
  • ½ tsp. Fiesta Seasoning
Contains: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, and FD&C Red No. 40
Food intolerance information

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    690
  • Carbohydrates
    31g
  • Net Carbs
    21g
  • Fat
    46g
  • Protein
    37g
  • Sodium
    1170mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 1 Microwave

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using antibiotic free chicken, follow same instructions.

  • If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with fiesta seasoning and a pinch of salt.

    Summertime, and the grilling is easy! To grill these chicken breasts, heat grill to medium. Follow same instructions, grilling until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan. Cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.

    Remove from burner.

    While chicken cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Hold lettuce at root end and chop coarsely.

    Stem and tear cilantro leaves.

    Halve avocado and remove pit by carefully tapping pit with the blade of your knife so it sticks. Gently twist knife to release pit. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Cut into 1/4" dice.

    Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

  3. 3

    Heat the Corn and Make Salad

    In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine corn, 1 tsp. water, and a pinch of salt. Microwave uncovered until corn is heated through, 20-30 seconds.

    Carefully remove from microwave. Let cool, 3 minutes.

    Once cool enough to handle, stir in lettuce, half the avocado (reserve remaining for mashing), cilantro, 1 tsp. olive oil, and dressing (to taste) until combined. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Mash Avocado and Finish Dish

    Place remaining avocado, 1 tsp. lime juice, 1 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mash until smooth.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with mashed avocado. Slice chicken, if desired. Garnish salad with tortilla strips, and cheese. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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