Summer Chicken Cobb Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken
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1 pound chicken breasts or thighs, your choice
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1 tablespoon avocado oil
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1 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
→ For the Salad
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1 box (5 ounces) mixed greens
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2 ears fresh corn
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1 large ripe avocado, diced into chunks
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½ cup fresh blueberries
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2 ripe summer peaches, diced
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Your favorite fresh herb vinaigrette
# Instructions:
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Mix the avocado oil with chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and cumin in a bowl to create a flavorful wet rub. Massage this mixture all over your chicken pieces and let them rest for at least 20 minutes (or up to an hour for deeper flavor). This gives the meat time to soak up all those smoky, savory notes.
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Fire up your grill (indoor or outdoor) to 425°F. Once hot, place your marinated chicken on the grates and cook for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Transfer to a plate and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips. The resting time helps keep all those delicious juices inside the meat.
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While your chicken is resting, it's time to cook the corn. If you're using an outdoor grill, place the corn directly on the grates and turn occasionally until you get nice char marks all around. For a quicker method, hold the corn with tongs over an open flame on your stovetop, rotating until kernels start to blacken in spots. Once charred to your liking, let cool slightly before carefully slicing the kernels off the cob.
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In a large salad bowl, spread out your bed of mixed greens. Arrange the sliced chicken, charred corn kernels, diced avocado, blueberries, and peach chunks across the top. Drizzle with a few spoonfuls of herb vinaigrette, then gently toss everything together. Give it a taste and add more dressing if needed. Serve immediately while the chicken is still warm and the contrast between warm and cool ingredients is at its peak.
# Notes:
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This gorgeous summer salad combines sweet, smoky, and savory flavors that perfectly capture the essence of the season.
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The combination of protein-packed chicken, healthy fats from avocado, and fresh summer fruits makes this a satisfying complete meal.
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This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep components ahead of time and assemble just before serving.