Cajun-Style Chicken Salad

Cajun-Style Chicken Salad

Recipe by Mel Boyajian from tasty.co

Lunch

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 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, halved
  • 8 oz black beans
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup greek yogurt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons reserved seasoning

Instructions

  • 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!

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

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

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