Blackened Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Blackened Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise or 3/4 cup light mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 lb chicken breast, boneless skinless, rinsed and patted dry; 1/2 red onion, diced; 6 green onions, diced; 1 large carrot, grated; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning, mix (recipe below); blackening seasoning, : (Makes approx. 1/4 cup); 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon ground thyme; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder; salt (to taste)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup mayonnaise or 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 lb chicken breast, boneless skinless, rinsed and patted dry
1/2 red onion, diced
6 green onions, diced
1 large carrot, grated
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons blackening seasoning, mix (recipe below)
blackening seasoning, : (Makes approx. 1/4 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
salt (to taste)

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Mix all blackening seasoning ingredients together and set aside in a small bowl.
3
Brush chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil on both sides and season both sides with blackening seasoning.
4
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet. Cook chicken on each side for 7 minutes. Place in preheated oven to finish cooking for 15 minutes. Allow to cool.
5
Dice cooled chicken and set aside, in a large bowl. To make the dressing: in a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard, set aside. Add the red onions, grated carrot and scallions to the diced chicken breast. Stir to combine. Pour dressing mix over chicken mix and stir to thoroughly combine. This can be eaten as a sandwich filling or on its own.

685

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup mayonnaise or 3/4 cup light mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 1 lb chicken breast, boneless skinless, rinsed and patted dry, and more.

Yes, Blackened Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Blackened Chicken Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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