{"id":5172,"date":"2020-11-24T11:54:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T22:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mfb-wordpress-ae-prod.azurewebsites.net\/explore\/uncategorized\/mexican-chicken-bowl-with-avocado-black-bean-salsa\/"},"modified":"2023-08-07T14:34:56","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T02:34:56","slug":"mexican-chicken-bowl-with-avocado-black-bean-salsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/2020\/11\/24\/mexican-chicken-bowl-with-avocado-black-bean-salsa\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexican Chicken Bowl with Avocado & Black Bean Salsa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This was the 4th most popular Fresh Start recipe in 2020, for good reason! We love a healthy salad that tastes indulgent with the addition of rich, saucey Mexican chicken and creamy avocado salsa!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Mexican Chicken Bowl with Avocado & Black Bean Salsa<\/h2>\n \n <\/div>\n \n
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Servings <\/span>4<\/span><\/div>\n
Cook Time <\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Ingredients<\/h3>

Dressing<\/h4>
  • 4 Tbsp<\/span> Mexican-style salad dressing<\/span><\/li>
  • 125g<\/span> yoghurt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

    Chicken<\/h4>
    • 1<\/span> tsp<\/span> oil<\/span><\/li>
    • 550g<\/span> free range chicken breasts, sliced1cm <\/span><\/li>
    • Mexican spice mix – see recipe below<\/span><\/li>
    • 30g<\/span> tomato paste<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> red onion, thinly sliced<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> frozen corn<\/span><\/li>
    • 2<\/span> Tbsp<\/span> Mexican-style salad dressing<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> salt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

      Salsa<\/h4>
      • \u00bd<\/span> avocado, diced 1cm<\/span><\/li>
      • 1<\/span> capsicum, diced 1cm <\/span><\/li>
      • \u00bd<\/span> red onion, finely diced<\/span><\/li>
      • 1<\/span> can<\/span> black beans, drained & rinsed<\/span><\/li>
      • 1<\/span> pinch<\/span> chilli flakes<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

        To serve<\/h4>
        • 1<\/span> lettuce, shredded<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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          Instructions<\/h3>
          • In a small bowl, combine Mexican dressing and yoghurt. Season with salt and set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
          • Prep onion. Pat chicken dry and slice into1cm thick strips. Toss in a medium bowl with Mexican blend, tomato paste and salt.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
          • Heat oil in a large fry-pan on medium heat. Cook chicken without stirring for 2 minutes. Add onion and corn and cook for a further3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
          • Remove pan from heat, add 2 tablespoons of dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and rest, covered.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
          • Prep avocado, capsicum, onion and beans. Toss all salsa ingredients together in a medium bowl with remaining dressing.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
          • Prep lettuce.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
          • Serve lettuce with chicken and resting juices. Top with salsa.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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            Notes<\/h3>
            Energy 1739 kJ | 416 kCal | Carbohydrates 19.8 g | Protein 40.7 g | Fat 18.2 g<\/span>
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            <\/div>\nMexican spice mix:<\/span>
            <\/div>\n2 tsp smoked paprika<\/span>
            <\/div>\n1 tsp ground coriander<\/span>
            <\/div>\n1 tsp ground cumin<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n \n
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            <\/g><\/svg><\/span> Calories: <\/span>416<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n \n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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