Spiced Chicken Breasts on a Bed of Greens Recipe

Name: Spiced Chicken Breasts on a Bed of Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 pinch sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 8 cups romaine lettuce, coarsely torn; 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and cubed; 4 ounces blue cheese, broken into bite-sized chunks; ½ cup creamy garlic dressing or ½ cup italian vinaigrette

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 pinch sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
8 cups romaine lettuce, coarsely torn
1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and cubed
4 ounces blue cheese, broken into bite-sized chunks
½ cup creamy garlic dressing or ½ cup italian vinaigrette

1
Rinse and pat dry chicken, set aside.
2
Heat a wide, heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet over a medium flame until hot.
3
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl combine the oil, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic and onion powders, cumin, coriander, sugar and lemon juice.
4
Brush the oil mixture on both sides of chicken breasts.
5
Place chicken in hot skillet.
6
Cook about 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longr pink; turning only once.
7
Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cut each one into 4 pieces.
8
Arrange the lettuce on a serving platter and place the chicken on top.
9
Sprinkle the cubed avocado and blue cheese over the chicken and lettuce.
10
Top with dressing.
11
Serve immediately.

716

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chicken Breasts on a Bed of Greens falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spiced Chicken Breasts on a Bed of Greens

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