Spicy Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons oil; 4 ounces baby spinach coarsely chopped; 3 ounces pea shoots; 4 celery stalks cut into thin strips; 1 red pepper seeded and thinly sliced; 1 green pepper seeded and thinly sliced; 1/4 red cabbage finely shredded; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted, to serve; 1/2 cup sugar; 6 cloves garlic coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1 3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons oil
4 ounces baby spinach coarsely chopped
3 ounces pea shoots
4 celery stalks cut into thin strips
1 red pepper seeded and thinly sliced
1 green pepper seeded and thinly sliced
1/4 red cabbage finely shredded
1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted, to serve
1/2 cup sugar
6 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil

1
Dust the chicken with Cajun seasoning. Heat the oil in a large skillet on high heat. Cook the chicken in batches for 3-5 mins each side, until golden and cooked through. Cool slightly, then tear into large shreds.
2
For the garlic dressing, place sugar and 1 tbsp water in a small saucepan on low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to high and boil for 6-7 mins, without stirring, until the mixture is caramelized.
3
Remove the pan from the heat and carefully stir in the balsamic vinegar. Strain into a bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, 1 tsp at a time, until the mixture thickens slightly.
4
Combine the salad ingredients in a serving bowl. Add the chicken and garlic dressing and toss gently. Serve topped with sesame seeds.

827

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, 2 tablespoons oil, 4 ounces baby spinach coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Chicken Salad

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