Southwestern Chicken Caesar Salad W/Chipotle Dressing

Perfect main-dish salad recipe.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 2  tablespoons chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons  minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo
• 1 1⁄2 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.