Spicy Southwest Chicken Salad – Zesty, Fresh & Protein-Packed

🥩 Chicken Marinade

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Juice of ½ lime

Instructions:

1. Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
2. Coat chicken evenly and let marinate while prepping other ingredients.
3. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat, 6–7 minutes per side, until cooked through (internal temp 165°F/75°C).
4. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

🥗 Salad Assembly