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Low Carb Southwest Chicken Jar Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • Salad greens romaine, spinach, kale, or arugula
  • Black beans optional
  • Avocado
  • Lime
  • Cilantro
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Corn
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, and marinate briefly in olive oil.
  • Grill or pan-sear the chicken until cooked through, then let rest and slice.
  • Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
  • In jars, layer the dressing at the bottom, followed by the sturdier ingredients (black beans, corn, tomatoes), then the sliced chicken and avocado, and finally the salad greens on top.
  • Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and cilantro.
  • Shake or toss well before eating.