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Mexicali Salad Recipe

Inspired by Capital Ale House
Time30m
Serves4

Mixed greens, grilled chicken tossed in our Mexicali wing sauce, pickled onions, diced tomatoes, Mexican corn salsa, jalapenos, dusted in Cotija cheese.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Mexican Corn Salsa

Mexicali Wing Sauce

Method

Preparation

1

Make the Mexicali Wing Sauce

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine hot sauce, butter, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin. Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

2

Prepare the Mexican Corn Salsa

In a mixing bowl, combine corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

3

Grill the Chicken

Grill the chicken breast until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Once done, slice it into strips and toss with the Mexicali wing sauce.

Assembly

4

Assemble the Salad

In a large bowl, place the mixed greens as a base. Top with the grilled chicken strips tossed in the Mexicali wing sauce, pickled onions, diced tomatoes, jalapenos, and Mexican corn salsa. Finally, dust with Cotija cheese before serving.