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Cajun Chicken Salad For Two Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this quick and easy Cajun Chicken Salad recipe! Perfectly seasoned chicken breast atop a crisp salad, ready in under 30 minutes. A delicious and satisfying meal for two.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 419.6 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 4.8 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cajun Chicken Salad For Two

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How to Make Cajun Chicken Salad For Two

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together 4 cups mixed greens lettuce, 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
  3. Season both sides of 2 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts liberally with Cajun seasoning.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned.
  6. Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Then, slice chicken crosswise into thin strips.
  7. Divide the salad between two plates.
  8. Arrange the sliced chicken on top of each salad.
  9. Spoon the prepared dressing over the chicken and salad.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

23g

Carbs

8g

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Weeknight 30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For 1 Or 2 Salads Poultry Vegetables American Cajun Southern United States Dinner Party Chicken Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Carb Inexpensive Healthy 2 Low In Something Meat Chicken Breasts Tomatoes Brunch Number Of Servings