Blackened Chicken Salad
Spiced chicken breast over crisp leaves, sweetcorn and tomatoes with a zesty yoghurt dressing.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.80 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to make thinner steaks. Rub with the Cajun seasoning.
- 2
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes each side until blackened outside and cooked through.
10 min - 3
Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice.
5 min - 4
Whisk the yoghurt with the lime juice, coriander and a pinch of salt.
- 5
Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, pepper, sweetcorn and avocado on plates. Top with the chicken and drizzle with dressing.
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