Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJason's DeliMesa Chicken Recipe

Mesa Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Jason's Deli
Time45m
Serves2

Grilled chicken, cheddar, grape tomatoes, avocado, roasted corn and black bean mix, salad greens, jalapeño ranch. 850 CAL original/480 CAL lighter

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Method

Preparing the Chicken

  1. 1

    Make Marinade

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika to create a marinade.

  2. 2

    Marinate Chicken

    Place chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator).

  3. 3

    Preheat Grill

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Grill Chicken

    Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  5. 5

    Rest Chicken

    Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 6

    Mix Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, grape tomatoes, diced avocado, roasted corn, and black beans.

  2. 7

    Add Chicken

    Add the grilled chicken slices on top of the salad mixture.

  3. 8

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the salad.

  4. 9

    Dress Salad

    Drizzle jalapeño ranch dressing over the top and toss gently to combine just before serving.

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