Southwestern Chicken Caesar Salad W/Chipotle Dressing

sherrilljoy's Note:

Perfect main-dish salad recipe.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo
• 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 large head romaine lettuce , cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup corn kernel
• 1 cup black beans , drained and rinsed
• freshly shaved parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Whisk first 6 ingredients together, season with salt and pepper to taste. (Dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
2. Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness of 1/2-inch. Whisk together olive oil, cumin and lime juice and coat the breasts with mixture. Let marinate for 2 hours.
3. Preheat grill pan over medium high heat. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes each side. Slice across the grain into 1/2 inch strips.
4. Mix lettuce, corn and beans in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Top salad with sliced chicken, sprinkle with shaved parmesan cheese and serve.