Description
Enjoy a hearty, smoky grilled chipotle chicken and corn dense bean salad perfect for family dinners and backyard barbecues. This flavorful dish brings warmth and tradition to your table.
Ingredients
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 2 tbsp adobo sauce from the chipotle can
• Juice of 2 limes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or 1 cup frozen, thawed)
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 avocado, diced (optional)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 7-10 minutes per side until cooked through and nicely charred.
- While the chicken grills, in a large mixing bowl combine the corn, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- Slice the grilled chicken into strips and gently toss it with the salad ingredients. Optionally, fold in diced avocado for extra creaminess.
- Serve immediately while warm, or chill for a refreshing twist. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of your grilled chipotle chicken and corn dense bean salad!
Notes
• For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or extra chipotle.
• Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein twist.
• This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of crusty bread or a light green salad.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: grilled chipotle chicken recipe, corn bean salad, family dinner, backyard barbecue, healthy meal