Cajun Chicken Recipe
mixed greens, Cajun spiced chicken breasts, cheddar cheese, tomato, black olives, green and red onions, tortilla ribbons and creamy salsa ranch dressing on the side
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Cajun Chicken
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large bowl, add the mixed greens as the base for your salad.
- 2
- 3
Add Tortilla Ribbons
Sprinkle the tortilla ribbons over the salad for crunch.
Cajun Chicken Preparation
- 4
Marinate Chicken
Rub the Cajun spice mix evenly over the chicken breasts. Allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- 5
Cook Chicken
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- 6
Slice Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
Assembling the Salad
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Place the sliced Cajun chicken over the mixed greens and vegetables in the bowl.
- 8
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top of the salad.
- 9
Serve with Dressing
Serve the salad with creamy salsa ranch dressing on the side for drizzling.
