CAJUN LIME CHICKEN AVOCADO CORN SALAD



Ingredients:

Blackened Chicken:

  • 1/2 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless, thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1/8 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (or regular)
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 lime (juiced)

Cilantro Lime Juice Dressing:

  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
xml:space="preserve" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" y="0px">1 tbsp cilantro (freshly chopped (or parsley))
  • 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/8 tsp pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, optional)
  • Salad:

    • 1 english cucumber (cut lengthwise and then into slices)
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
    • 1/4 medium red onion (sliced thin)
    • 1 ear of corn (cooked)
    • 1 medium avocado (pitted, peeled, diced)

    Instructions:

    Chicken:

    • Preheat a nonstick griddle pan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Be sure to brush the olive oil to coat the entire pan.
    • Remove chicken from package. Rinse and pat dry.
    • Combine all seasonings and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a mixing bowl (or Ziploc bag).
    • Add the chicken breast and toss to coat.
    • Once the grill pan is heated, at the chicken breast and cook on each side approximately 3-4 minutes, flipping once. Time will be dependent on the thickness of the chicken breast.
    • Remove from pan to a plate and allow to cool.

    Cilantro Lime Juice Dressing:

    • While the chicken is cooking, combine all ingredients for the dressing into a small mixing bowl. Whisk to thoroughly combine.

    Salad:

    • Once the chicken has cooled, cut each breast into small cubes. Combine in a large bowl with salad ingredients: cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, corn, and avocados.
    • Drizzle dressing over the top. Toss to fully combine.
    source:https://www.withpeanutbutterontop.com/cajun-lime-chicken-avocado-corn-salad/

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