Cajun Chicken Salad For Two Recipes

CAJUN-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and salt. Reserve 1½ teaspoons of the seasoning. Set aside.
• Coat both sides of the chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture.
• In an oiled cast-iron skillet, cook chicken on medium-high heat 4 minutes per side, or until chicken is browned.
• 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.
• In a small bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil and reserved seasoning mixture. Set aside.
• Cut chicken into pieces.
• In a large bowl, add lettuce, chicken, red onion, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and black beans.
• Add dressing and toss.
• Enjoy!

CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Allow to chill covered for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend together. Enjoy!

GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons of the salad oil, the water, sugar, thyme,1/4 teaspoon of the onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne pepper, the garlic powder, and the mustard. Cover and shake well. Chill until serving time.
• 2. In a small bowl combine remaining 1 tablespoon salad oil, remaining 1 teaspoon onion powder, remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, the black pepper, and salt. Brush all of the oil mixture on the chicken.
• 3. Place chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink (170 degrees ;F), turning once halfway through grilling time.
• 4. To serve, in a large serving bowl combine salad greens, carrot, red sweet pepper, and green onion. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Add chicken and dressing to salad. Toss to coat.