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Roasted Jalapeño and Cilantro Pesto Chicken Salad

Roasted Jalapeño and Cilantro Pesto Chicken Salad

Seared chicken seasoned with Smokin' Chipotle, diced and tossed with a bright jalapeno cilantro pesto.

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 10 mins | Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Smokin' Chipotle
  • ¼-½ cup jalapeno cilantro pesto
  • 2 chicken breasts, butterflied
  • 3 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced

Directions

  1. Butterfly chicken breasts, brush with olive oil, and season with Smokin' Chipotle on both sides. Let marinate 10 minutes.
  2. Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over high heat until very hot.
  3. Sear chicken about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken and rest 5 minutes, reserving any pan juices.
  5. Dice chicken and toss in a bowl with jalapeno cilantro pesto, pan juices, and lime juice.
Tip: This recipe features Smokin' Chipotle, but feel free to experiment with any of our 8 seasoning blends for your own twist.
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