BLACKENED CHICKEN AND GRAPE ARUGULA SALAD

Blackened Chicken and Grape Arugula Salad image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 21

1.5 Lbs Chicken Breast
1 Tbs Olive Oil
1 1/2 Tbs Blackened Seasoning
6 Cups Arugula
2 Cups Red Grapes
1 Cup Persian Cucumbers (roughly 2 cucumbers)
3 Cups Cherry Tomatoes
1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
2 Tsp Garlic Cloves, Minced
2 Tsp Honey
1/4 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Salt and Pepper to Taste
1/2 Tbs Paprika
1/2 Tbs Brown Sugar
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 Tsp Cayenne
1/4 Tsp Dried Oregano
1/4 Tsp Cumin

Steps:

Combine all the spices into a bowl. Any leftovers will keep in a sealed container for 1 month
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Prepare the chicken by drizzling over olive oil on both sides and coating it evenly with the blackened seasoning. Once the oven reaches 400 degrees, bake the chicken for 18 minutes, or until it reaches 165 degrees. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
mix together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, red pepper, salt and pepper. I like to do this in a mason jar so I can seal it and shake to mix, but any bowl will work.
Once the chicken has rested, begin cutting into thin strips. Set aside.
Prepare the vegetables and grapes by dicing the cucumbers, and cutting both the cherry tomatoes and red grapes lengthwise. Salt the cucumbers and tomatoes lightly. Set aside.
Once the chicken has rested, begin cutting into thin strips. Set aside.
Assemble the salad. Mix the arugula with a few tablespoons of dressing. Then add the chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, and grapes on top. Drizzle over more dressing. Serve and Enjoy!