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Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Creamy Cajun Dressing
A Cajun Chicken Salad with a homemade Cajun spice seasoning and the most incredible creamy cajun dressing to put out the fire (so to speak)!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 321 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Cajun Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper adjust to your taste
- 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper adjust to your taste
Salad:
- 4 cups romaine lettuce cos lettuce
- 1 Lebanese cucumber quartered
- 2 cups heirloom tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado sliced
- ¼ red onion sliced thinly
For Dressing:
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons whole egg mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons non fat plain greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Combine Cajun seasoning ingredients together in a shallow bowl, and mix well to combine. Reserve 1 teaspoon of seasoning to use in the dressing, and set aside.
- Lightly coat each chicken fillet in the seasoning on both sides. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a grill pan (or on a grill or skillet) over medium-high heat until hot (not smoking). Sear / grill chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through. (Grill in batches to prevent excess water being released.) Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.
- Prepare salad with the lettuce leaves, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado slices and onion slices. Slice chicken into strips and arrange on top of the salad.
- Mix the reserved cajun seasoning with the mayonnaise and yogurt (or sour cream). At the point, you can add extra mayo or yogurt (sour cream), salt or pepper, adjusting to your tastes.
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Notes
- Grill your chicken in batches to prevent excess water being released.
- Grill your chicken in batches to prevent excess water being released.
Nutrition Information
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
1327mg
(55%)
Potassium
1048mg
(30%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
6251IU
(125%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1327mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1048mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 6251IU | 125% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.