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GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY RANCH DRESSING



Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Leafy Green     Fourth of July     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

For seasoning
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For salad dressing
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 5-ounce package mixed baby greens
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Make seasoning:
  • Mix all ingredients in small bowl to blend.
  • Make salad dressing:
  • Whisk 3/4cup buttermilk, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, chopped fresh parsley, apple cider vinegar, garlic, lemon peel, and 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning mixture in medium bowl until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store remaining seasoning at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate dressing.)
  • Rub remaining seasoning mixture onto chicken. Place chicken in medium bowl. Pour remaining 1 cup buttermilk over chicken, turning to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken breasts from buttermilk, shaking off excess. Grill chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Combine mixed greens, pecans, and raisins in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates. Cut chicken on sharp diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange atop salads and serve.

GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY RANCH DRESSING



Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing image

Make and share this Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 package baby mixed greens (I used fresh Romaine)
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 cup raisins (I used golden)

Steps:

  • --MakeSeasoning--.
  • Mix all ingredients in a small bowl to blend.
  • --MakeSalad Dressing--.
  • Whisk 3/4 cup of the buttermilk, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, fresh parsley, apple cider vinegar, garlic, lemon peel, and 1 1/2 tsp of the Seasoning Mixture in medium bowl until well blended.
  • Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • --Then--.
  • Rub remaining seasoning mixture onto chicken.
  • Place chicken in medium bowl.
  • Pour remaining 1 cup buttermilk over chicken, turning to coat.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Prepare the grill (medium-high heat).
  • Remove chicken from buttermilk shaking off excess.
  • Grill chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Combine greens, pecans, and raisins in a large bowl.
  • Toss with enough dressing to coat.
  • Season salad with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Divide salad among 4 plates.
  • Cut chicken on sharp diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Arrange atop salads and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.8, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 110.7, Sodium 1598.3, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 13.3, Protein 45

SUNNY'S SPICY RANCH GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WRAP



Sunny's Spicy Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad Wrap image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 wraps

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 chicken breasts, butterflied
1/2 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing
1/4 cup hot sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 4 long spears
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 head crisp leafy lettuce, rinsed and shredded
1/2 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing
2 tablespoons hot sauce
4 8-inch tortillas or sandwich wraps, warmed to make flexible

Steps:

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  • Marinate the chicken. In a large plastic bag place chicken, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and hot sauce. Rest on the counter up to two hours or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerating, be sure to rest chicken at room temperature for up to two hours before grilling. Grill the chicken. Heat a grill pan to medium high. Remove chicken from marinade, removing excess marinade and discarding. Drizzle olive oil over both chicken breasts and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place smooth side down on the grill. Cook until chicken releases easily and grill marks show, about 5 minutes, then flip and cook 3-5 minutes more. Remove to a plate and rest while preparing the rest of the ingredients. Grill the carrots. Drizzle olive oil over carrot spears and season with salt and pepper. Place spears on medium-high grill and cook until limber and charred on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Remove to a plate. Make salad. In a large bowl add red onion, celery, lettuce, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and hot sauce. Chop cooled chicken and add to the bowl. Chop grilled carrots and add as well. Toss to combine. Make wrap. Place wrap on a flat surface and scoop 1 quarter of the salad into the center making sure to spread it across the center without touching the edges. Fold both ends in over the salad, then tuck the long end over and begin to roll tightly until done. Secure with a toothpick or wrap with parchment paper and aluminum foil. Refrigerate and serve chilled or at room temperature.

GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY RANCH



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Even the ranch dressing gets a Cajun kick in this lively main-course salad.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 21

FOR SEASONING:
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
FOR SALAD DRESSING:
1 3/4 c buttermilk
1/2 c mayonnaise
2 Tbsp chopped green onion
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsely
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1 1/2 lb skinless boneless chicken breast halves
5 oz mixed baby greens
1/2 c pecans, toasted
1/4 c raisins

Steps:

  • 1. Make seasoning: Mix all ingredients in small bowl to blend.
  • 2. Make salad dressing: Whisk 3/4cup buttermilk, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, chopped fresh parsley, apple cider vinegar, garlic, lemon peel, and 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning mixture in medium bowl until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store remaining seasoning at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate dressing.)
  • 3. Rub remaining seasoning mixture onto chicken. Place chicken in medium bowl. Pour remaining 1 cup buttermilk over chicken, turning to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
  • 4. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken breasts from buttermilk, shaking off excess. Grill chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
  • 5. Combine mixed greens, pecans, and raisins in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.
  • 6. Divide salad among 4 plates. Cut chicken on sharp diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange atop salads and serve.

SPICY RANCH GRILLED CHICKEN



Spicy Ranch Grilled Chicken image

Not the quickest way to make chicken, but worth the wait! Super simple marinade... add red pepper flakes to make it even spicier.... Also, chicken tastes extra amazing if you take it off grill, place in corningware-type container with a cover, and let it rest for about 20 or so minutes before serving :o)

Provided by Monica H

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 chicken thighs
1 c hot sauce (i used frank's red hot)
1/4 c dijon mustard
1 c ranch dressing
3 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp garlic
1 Tbsp curry powder

Steps:

  • 1. Wash chicken and pat dry.
  • 2. Into big plastic bowl, mix chicken with salt, garlic and curry. The add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well. This will smell amazing but don't eat it yet; this is still raw chicken, so contain yourself.
  • 3. Marinade this overnight.
  • 4. Take chicken out and let sit at ROOM temp for about an hour (don't let it sit outside in the heat for an hour before grilling).
  • 5. Heat grill to 500*. Sear chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side. The turn off burners directly under chicken (don't turn off all burners). Or, move chicken to the side of the grill and leave burners on the other side. Make sure grill stays above 400*.
  • 6. Let chicken sit this way on indirect heat, flipping once or twice, for about 35 minutes until juices run clear. (everyone's grill is different, so just make sure juices are clear and its not pink in the middle).

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