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Blackened Chicken Salad with Avocado

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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.