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blackened chicken salad

blackened chicken salad

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A fresh salad with the sweetness from fresh grilled peaches, the creaminess of the blue cheese and the subtle kick from the blackened chicken.

  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 2 salads 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 4 oz chicken breast
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Cajun spice
  • 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
  • 6 ounces of your favorite salad greens
  • 1 peach (fresh)
  • Cooking spray
  • For the dressing:
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lime
  • 1/4 C brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp mustard ( Dijon or whole grain)
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1/2 C olive oil
  • 1/4 C white balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Heat a cast iron skillet until super hot.
  2. Sprinkle Cajun spice over chicken breast until thoroughly coated.
  3. Place chicken in skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes (do not use any oil in the pan).
  4. Turn chicken over and cook additional 4-5 minutes.
  5. This may smoke a lot, so do this in kitchen that is well-ventilated.
  6. Remove chicken from pan and let rest while preparing dressing.
  7. To grill peaches:
  8. Slice into wedges and spray with cooking spray and place on medium high grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove and allow to cool at room temperature for 3-4 minutes.
  9. In a mixing bowl juice the lemon and lime, add the brown sugar, garlic, and mustard and mix together.
  10. Add vinegar and while whisking slowly drizzle the olive oil in mixture until well combined.
  11. To assemble salad:
  12. Place greens on plate, top with crumbled blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, grilled peaches and sliced carrots.
  13. Slice chicken breast and top salad.
  14. Drizzle dressing over top and enjoy.
  • Author: Superman Cooks
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: American

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