🍽 Blackened Chicken Salad Recipe
Description: Dive into the culinary delight of our Blackened Chicken Salad! This recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com, promises a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal, this salad brings together the goodness of boneless, skinless chicken breast with a medley of fresh vegetables and a zesty homemade dressing.
Category: Chicken Breast
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 15 Mins
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 266.5
- Fat Content: 4.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 72.6mg
- Sodium Content: 471.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 29.4g
- Fiber Content: 8.6g
- Sugar Content: 16g
- Protein Content: 29.7g
Servings: 4
📋 Ingredients:
- 3 tomatoes
- 3/4 red bell peppers
- 1/4 yellow bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 3 cups sugar snap peas
- 1 head romaine lettuce
🔪 Instructions:
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Prepare Tomato Salad:
- Combine tomatoes, red bell peppers, yellow bell pepper, red onion, sugar, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cover and chill to let the flavors meld.
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Prepare Dressing:
- In another bowl, combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, water, and honey.
- Cover and chill, allowing the dressing to develop its rich taste.
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Cook Blackened Chicken:
- Rub the boneless, skinless chicken breast with a spicy seasoning.
- Coat a large, heavy skillet with cooking spray.
- Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the chicken and cook for 7 minutes on each side until done.
- Cut the chicken across the grain into thin slices.
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Steam Sugar Snap Peas:
- Steam sugar snap peas until al dente.
- Remove and cool them under cold water.
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Assemble the Salad:
- Place the dressing in a large bowl.
- Toss the snap peas and romaine lettuce in the dressing.
- Divide the mixture between plates.
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Final Touch:
- Top the salad with the cooked and sliced blackened chicken.
- Spoon the tomato salad mixture over the chicken.
🍲 Serving Suggestions:
- Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley.
- Drizzle extra dressing for an added burst of flavor.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread or a light soup for a complete meal.
👩🍳 Cooking Tips:
- Adjust the spice level of the chicken seasoning to your liking.
- For a quicker option, use pre-cooked chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
- Experiment with different varieties of lettuce for a unique twist.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Note:
- Get the kids involved in assembling their own salads.
- Encourage creativity by offering a variety of toppings like shredded cheese, croutons, or avocado slices.
🌟 Customer Review:
- “Absolutely delicious! This Blackened Chicken Salad is now a family favorite. The blend of flavors is exquisite, and it’s so quick to put together. A perfect go-to recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal!” – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1 review)
Indulge in the goodness of our Blackened Chicken Salad – a symphony of flavors that will elevate your dining experience! 💚🍗🥗 #LovewithRecipes #HealthyEating #ChickenSaladJoy
