Cajun-Style Chicken Salad

Cajun-Style Chicken Salad

4.8(534)

Cook Time
-
Total Time
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Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • 10 oz cherry tomato (275 g), halved
  • 8 oz black beans (230 g)

Cajun Seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Dressing

  • ¼ cup greek yogurt (70 g)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons reserved seasoning

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 351
  • Fat 15g
  • Carbs 23g
  • Fiber 9g
  • Sugar 5g
  • Protein 30g

How to Make It

1. Step
Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
2. Step
In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and salt. Reserve 1½ teaspoons of the seasoning. Set aside.
3. Step
Coat both sides of the chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture.
4. Step
In an oiled cast-iron skillet, cook chicken on medium-high heat 4 minutes per side, or until chicken is browned.
5. Step
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165˚F (72˚C). Let the chicken rest for several minutes.
6. Step
In a small bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil and reserved seasoning mixture. Set aside.
7. Step
Cut chicken into pieces.
8. Step
In a large bowl, add lettuce, chicken, red onion, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and black beans.
9. Step
Add dressing and toss.
10. Step
Enjoy!

Tags

Spring EatWhiskWooden SpoonSpatulaOven MittsChef's KnifeTongsCutting BoardMeasuring SpoonsMixing BowlPyrexBakeLunchOvenEasyHealthyAmericanCast Iron PanStove Top

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