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 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 2 tbsp oil; 4 oz baby spinach, coarsely chopped; 3 oz pea shoots; 4 None celery stalks, cut into thin strips; 1 None red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 None green pepper, seeded and thinly sliced; 1/4 None red cabbage, finely shredded; 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted, to serve; None None FOR THE GARLIC DRESSING; 1/2 cup sugar; 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp oil
4 oz baby spinach, coarsely chopped
3 oz pea shoots
4 None celery stalks, cut into thin strips
1 None red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 None green pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1/4 None red cabbage, finely shredded
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted, to serve
None None FOR THE GARLIC DRESSING
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 2 tbsp oil, 4 oz 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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