Southern Cast Iron

SIZZLING SALADS

CHIPOTLE-LIME CHICKEN SALAD

Makes 4 servings

Sweet mango and zesty lime bring bright flavor to this leafy salad—a perfect desk lunch or summery backyard dinner.

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 (8-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
1½ teaspoons ground chipotle chile pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 ears yellow corn, shucked
4 cups fresh spinach
4 cups fresh arugula
Lime-Honey Dressing (recipe follows)
Mango salsa and lime slices or wedges, to serve

1. Heat a cast-iron grill pan over mediumhigh heat. Reduce heat to medium; brush with 1 tablespoon oil.

Brush chicken with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. In a small bowl, combine chile pepper, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle over chicken.

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