CAJUN-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Cajun-Style Chicken Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Mel Boyajian

Categories Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

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

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!