
Blackened Chicken Salad with Avocado
Ingredients
Blackened Chicken
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. powdered chicken stock
- Pinch salt and fresh-cracked pepper
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced horizontally
Salad
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 avocados diced
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro fresh or dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan shavings optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, powdered chicken stock, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and cook on medium-low heat in a warm skillet for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Add the lettuce, avocado, tomato, and onion to a large salad bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and sprinkle with cilantro, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine and sprinkle with parmesan shavings.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch strips. Place on top of the salad and serve immediately.