Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad
A classic Caesar salad elevated with smoky, spicy blackened chicken, bringing together flavor and satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Croutons (optional)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat your skillet over medium-high heat.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and coat evenly with blackening seasoning.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until blackened.
- Remove from skillet and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Mix chopped Romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing in a large bowl.
- Top the salad with sliced blackened chicken, grated Parmesan, and croutons if desired. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Let your chicken marinate in oil and seasoning for extra flavor. If you don’t have blackening seasoning, a mix of paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder works well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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