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Blackened Chicken Salad with Avocado Dressing Recipe by Nutritionist Sharisse Dalby

Blackened Chicken Salad with Avocado Dressing

  • Author: Sharisse Dalby
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes

Description

A light and simple salad that’s easy to whip up and always a pleaser!


Ingredients

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For the chicken:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • pepper, to taste
For the salad:
  • 4 cups dark leafy greens
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 cup edamame beans, shelled
  • 1 cup zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1 cup red peppers, cut in half and seeded
For the dressing:
  • 1 avocado, mashed
  • juice from 1/2 a lemon
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your BBQ to 400F.
  2. Mix paprika, cayenne, cumin and pepper together. Coat chicken breasts.
  3. Place chicken on the BBQ and cook for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare each bowl by dividing the lettuce, peas, and edamame beans.
  5. Add zucchini and peppers to the BBQ for the last 10 minutes.
  6. Prepare the avocado dressing by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
  7. Once chicken and veggies are done, slice in strips or bite-size pieces and divide among the four bowls.
  8. Top with the avocado dressing.
  9. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

Stovetop

Cook the chicken on medium heat, stovetop for 18-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Pre-cut your zucchini and peppers into bite-size pieces and add to the pan for the last 5 minutes.

Oven

Preheat your oven to 425F. Pre-cut the zucchini and peppers into bite-sized pieces and place them with the chicken in an oven-safe dish. Bake for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Make it more Alkaline

Swap the chicken for your favourite plant-based protein (quinoa, beans, lentils, almonds, sunflower seeds)


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4