Healthy Cajun Chicken Salad
Fuel your fitness goals with this light, nutrient-packed chicken salad! Tender chicken strips coated in spicy Mr. Wings® Cajun Seasoning, seared to perfection, and tossed with fresh greens, hard-boiled egg, and sweet raisins.
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS
- 7 oz (200g) Chicken breast strips (tenderloins or sliced breast)
- 3 tbsp (50g) Mr. Wings® Cajun Seasoning
- 7 oz (200g) Mixed salad greens (spring mix, romaine, or spinach)
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 cup (100g) Roma tomato, sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp (25g) Raisins (or dried cranberries)
- 1.5 tbsp (20ml) Extra virgin olive oil
- Optional: Toasted walnuts or pecans (featured in prep steps)
INSTRUCTIONS
Season & Cook the Chicken
- Season the chicken breast strips thoroughly with Mr. Wings® Cajun Seasoning. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a light drizzle of olive oil. Sear the chicken strips until deeply browned and fully cooked through (internal temperature must reach 165°F / 74°C).
Boil the Egg
- Place the egg in a small pot of boiling water and cook for 8 minutes to reach a firm, hard-boiled texture.
- Cool in ice water, peel, and cut into quarters.
Toss & Assemble
- In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens, sliced tomatoes, raisins, optional nuts, and extra virgin olive oil.
- Plate the dressed salad greens and top with the warm Cajun chicken strips and hard-boiled egg quarters.
SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve fresh in a parchment-lined serving basket for a casual fit-meal vibe, or serve alongside hot dogs and burgers as a crisp, flavorful side salad!
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