~ BLACKENED CHICKEN / SOUTHWESTERN SALAD ~

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~ Blackened Chicken / Southwestern Salad ~ image

This salad takes a little prep time, but is so worth it. This is my version of a salad I had at a restaurant we frequent often. I was so happy with it, that I wanted to see how close I could come to the same salad, and I was spot on. DELICIOUS! If you like salads and blackened chicken, you will love this salad. So good!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 22

BLACKENING FOR THE CHICKEN
4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts - pounded with a meat mallet to thin some
1 Tbsp each - paprika and sugar
4 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp each - onion powder, garlic powder and kosher salt
1 tsp each - cayenne and oregano - if not wanting as spicy, cut down on cayenne
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
3/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp nutmeg
SALAD INGREDIENTS
4 - 5 c sliced romaine lettuce
1 c each - black beans, drained and rinsed & frozen corn, thawed
1/3 c diced, red bell pepper
4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
8 slice bacon, cooked and chopped or crumbled
16 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 thin sliced sweet onion
3 flour tortilla's cut into 3 inch strips and fried until crisp in a skillet with oil, drain
1 avocado, sliced
DRESSING
1 c your favorite ranch dressing - i used kraft
3 Tbsp taco seasoning

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Prepare chicken: Mix all spice together in a small bowl. Pound chicken to thin some. Sprinkle seasoning on each side of chicken, making sure its thoroughly coated. In a skillet cover bottom with oil, over med high heat, Once smoking, add chicken and cook on one side for 5 minutes, turn and cook for 5 minutes longer. Place on a sheet pan and place in oven, cook until juiced run clear, about 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice each breast. Prepare salad while chicken cooks.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, mix corn, beans and peppers, set aside. On each plate measure out 1 cup or more lettuce. Add desired onion slices. Sprinkle each with even amount of cheese. Place 3 mounds per plate around the edge of lettuce with bean mixture. Place 8 halves of tomato around the edge of each salad. Sprinkle each with even amount of bacon. Top each salad with a sliced chicken breast. Add to the side or on top of chicken, a couple avocado slices. Sprinkle with fried tortilla chips. Serve with dressing.
  • 3. Mix dressing with taco seasoning and serve aside the salad.

Jared William TV GRANTHAM TV
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This is the best blackened chicken salad I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again.


Reborn
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This salad is so versatile! I've added different vegetables and fruits to it, and it's always delicious.


Azizur Rahoman
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I added some grilled corn to this salad and it was amazing! It's the perfect summer side dish.


Devon Lee
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I'm not a big fan of avocado, so I substituted Greek yogurt in the dressing. It was still delicious!


Muhammad Sher
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This salad is a great way to use leftover blackened chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Tanzir Tamim
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I've made this blackened chicken salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect summer meal.


Raja kumar
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This blackened chicken salad is my new favorite recipe! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Isuru Lakshan
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Kajani Mohan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious! The chicken is blackened to perfection and the salad is fresh and flavorful.


Jakony Obum Under taker
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This salad is amazing! The blackened chicken is so flavorful and the salad is so fresh and crisp. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Alarosix
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I'm not a big fan of blackened chicken, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the salad was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hina Naz
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This recipe is a keeper! The blackened chicken is cooked to perfection and the salad is packed with flavor. I especially love the creamy avocado dressing.


Joshua Crumpton
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the blackened chicken and the freshness of the salad. I will definitely be making this again.


Md.Furkan Ahmed
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This blackened chicken salad is a great weeknight meal! It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the salad is fresh and crisp. I love that I can customize the salad to my liking, addin