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Air Fryer Copycat Chili’s Santa Fe Chicken Salad

Air Fryer Copycat Chili’s Santa Fe Chicken Salad

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

Chili's is known for their delicious southwestern dishes, and their Santa Fe chicken salad is no exception! If you're looking for a tasty and healthy salad to enjoy, this air fryer copycat recipe is perfect for you. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. Give it a try today!

Ingredients 

Chicken:

  • 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Pico de Gallo:

  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 large lime, juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Santa Fe Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 large lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Salad:

  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup tortilla strips

Instructions

  • Rub olive oil, taco seasoning and salt and pepper on the chicken breast. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and place the chicken inside.
  • Cook in the air fryer at 360˚F for 9 minutes. Open the air fryer and flip the chicken. Cook for another 6-9 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken breast. Set aside and let cool, then slice chicken thinly
  • Meanwhile, mix together ingredients for the pico de gallo in one bowl and the santa fe sauce in another.
  • When ready to serve salad, toss lettuce with ranch dressing, then top with pico de gallo, sliced chicken, avocado and tortilla strips. Drizzle santa fe sauce overtop then serve.

Equipment

  • Salad Bowl
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 856kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 44gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 3348mgPotassium: 2263mgFiber: 17gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 28713IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 174mgIron: 5mg