Chipotle Chicken Cobb Salad
moky chipotle chicken tops this hearty Cobb salad with avocado, eggs, corn, and a creamy chipotle lime dressing. Bold and satisfying.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size cubes
- ½ can (3.5 ounces) Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, blended or finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Salad
- 1 container (10 ounces) spring mix salad blend
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup sweet corn
- ½ medium red onion, finely diced
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced or chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced or diced
- ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- In a medium bowl, combine the chipotle peppers, minced garlic, 3 tablespoons olive oil, coriander, cumin, and kosher salt. Stir until well combined.
- Add the cubed chicken and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Dressing
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle powder, and kosher salt until smooth and creamy.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble the Salad
- Place the spring mix on a large serving platter or in a large bowl.
- Top with the diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, cucumber, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Add the warm chipotle chicken on top.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve it on the side.
- Serve immediately.