Blackened Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe Recipe

Name: Blackened Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 x chicken breasts (medium size or possibly about 16 ounces); 2 Tbsp. chili pwdr; 2 Tbsp. paprika; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 1/2 tsp finely grnd black pepper; 1 1/2 tsp garlic pwdr; 1 1/2 tsp onion pwdr; 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt; 1 tsp finely crushed bay leaves; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 x heads romaine, washed and minced; 8 x Roma tomatoes, 4 diced and 4 cut into wedges for garnish; 40 x white corn tortilla chips; 3 x avocados, diced; 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 Tbsp. red chili flakes Juice of 3 limes; 4 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, minced; 2 Tbsp. Italian parsley, minced; 25 x blue corn tortilla chips, for garnish; 1/2 c. Caesar salad dressing (purchase your favorite variety)

Servings: persons

4 x chicken breasts (medium size or possibly about 16 ounces)
2 Tbsp. chili pwdr
2 Tbsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp finely grnd black pepper
1 1/2 tsp garlic pwdr
1 1/2 tsp onion pwdr
1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp finely crushed bay leaves
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 x heads romaine, washed and minced
8 x Roma tomatoes, 4 diced and 4 cut into wedges for garnish
40 x white corn tortilla chips
3 x avocados, diced
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
1 Tbsp. red chili flakes Juice of 3 limes
4 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, minced
2 Tbsp. Italian parsley, minced
25 x blue corn tortilla chips, for garnish
1/2 c. Caesar salad dressing (purchase your favorite variety)

1
To prepare blackened chicken: Rinse chicken and pat dry.
2
Combine blackening spices in a bowl.
3
Coat chicken lightly with spice mix.
4
In a warm, cast iron skillet, saute/fry chicken in oil, searing breasts on both sides.
5
Reduce heat to low, cook till chicken is no longer pink inside and juices run clear.
6
Remove and cold, slightly; then slice into strips.
7
To assemble salad: In a large mixing bowl, toss together romaine, diced tomatoes, tortilla chips, avocado, all but a few tsp.
8
of cheese, (set remainder aside for garnish), salad dressing, chili flakes, lime juice, cilantro and parsley.
9
Toss lightly to avoid bruising lettuce or possibly avocado.
10
To serve: Divide salad among four large plates.
11
Arrange blackened chicken slices on top of each salad; sprinkle each with a little remaining cheese.
12
Place tomato wedges around outside of plate, alternating with blue corn chips.

1798

kcal

Calories

Fat

324

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 x chicken breasts (medium size or possibly about 16 ounces), 2 Tbsp. chili pwdr, 2 Tbsp. paprika, 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Blackened Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe 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.

Blackened Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe

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