Blackened Chicken Salad With Blue Cheese Vinaigrett

Name: Blackened Chicken Salad With Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; Cooking spray; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced shallots; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 ounce blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup); 2 heads romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 ounce blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
2 heads romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

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Combine first 7 ingre-dients in a small bowl. Sprinkle chicken evenly with paprika mixture. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Let stand 5 minutes; cut across the grain into thin slices.
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Combine oil and next 5 ingredients (through 1/8 teaspoon salt) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in cheese.
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Place 1 lettuce half and 1/4 cup tomatoes on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 1 sliced chicken breast half, and drizzle each with about 1 1/2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Blackened Chicken Salad With Blue Cheese Vinaigrette 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 With Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

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