Southwest Chicken and Black Bean Salad Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast(paid link)
• 1 tbsp chili powder(paid link)
• 1 tsp cumin(paid link)
• ½ tsp smoked paprika(paid link)
• ½ tsp garlic powder(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 15 oz black beans(paid link)
• 15 oz corn(paid link)
• 1 red bell pepper(paid link)
• ½ red onion(paid link)
• ½ cup cilantro(paid link)
• 1 lime(paid link)
• 1 avocado(paid link)
• 4 cup baby spinach(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the chicken breast with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned chicken breast for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let it rest, then dice.

   6 min

3. 3

   Drain and rinse the black beans and corn. Dice the red bell pepper and red onion. Chop the cilantro.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.

5. 5

   Prepare the dressing: Whisk together the juice of one lime, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

6. 6

   Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine. Serve over a bed of baby spinach, topped with sliced avocado.

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