Blackened Chicken Salad

Name: Blackened Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, butterflied; 2 tbsp Cajun blackening seasoning; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 avocado, diced; 0.5 cup Creole vinaigrette

A bold main dish salad featuring spicy seared chicken over crisp lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, and Creole vinaigrette.

25 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken breasts, butterflied
2 tbsp Cajun blackening seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, diced
0.5 cup Creole vinaigrette

Instructions

1

Coat 1.5 lbs butterflied chicken breasts evenly with 2 tbsp Cajun blackening seasoning on all sides.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until smoking.
3

Add chicken and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until blackened and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4

Transfer chicken to a cutting board, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
5

In a large bowl, toss 2 heads chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 0.5 thinly sliced red onion, and 1 diced avocado.
6

Top salad with sliced chicken and drizzle with 0.5 cup Creole vinaigrette.

Questions

How long does Blackened Chicken Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Blackened Chicken Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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