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Cajun Chicken Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing
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Cajun Chicken Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
from @sailor_bailey5 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)Meat600 g
  • smoked paprika (for the chicken)Spices8 g
  • dried oreganoSpices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices4 g
  • onion powderSpices4 g
  • cayenne powderSpices2 g
  • salt (divided)Spices6 g
  • black pepper (divided)Spices3 g
  • olive oil (divided)Pantry60 ml
  • quinoa (rinsed)Grains150 g
  • romaine lettuce (chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • red onion (thinly sliced)Produce1 piece
  • avocados (diced)Produce2 pieces
  • cherry tomatoes (halved)Produce250 g
  • lime juice (freshly squeezed)Produce30 ml
  • cilantro (chopped, divided)Produce20 g
  • sour creamDairy120 g
  • garlic cloves (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • smoked paprika (for the dressing)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

486kcal

Carbs
26 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
26 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the quinoa

    • Rinse the quinoa and place it in a saucepan with water.
    • Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
    • Fluff with a fork and let cool.
    Step 1

  2. Season the chicken

    • In a bowl, combine the smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt and black pepper.
    • Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil and rub the spice mix all over.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the chicken

    • Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Cook the chicken breasts until golden and cooked through, turning once.
    • Rest for a few minutes, then slice.
    Step 3

  4. Make the garlic dressing

    • Whisk the sour cream with the minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, pepper and smoked paprika.
    • Add a splash of water if needed to loosen the dressing.
    Step 4

  5. Prepare the avocado salad

    • In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, sliced red onion, diced avocado and halved cherry tomatoes.
    • Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, add the remaining cilantro and toss gently.
    Step 5

  6. Assemble and serve

    • Add the cooled quinoa and sliced Cajun chicken to the salad.
    • Drizzle with the creamy garlic dressing and serve.
    Step 6
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