Blackened Turkey Salad Can Sub Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• To Make The Honey-Dijon Dressing: Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover, chill and reserve.
• To Make The Cajun Spice Blend: Combine spices for Cajun spice blend in a small bowl.
• To Make the Turkey Cutlets: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Lightly brush both sides of turkey cutlets with olive oil.
• Sprinkle top of each with spice blend, covering the entire top surface of the cutlets with the seasonings.
• Heat heavy large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat.
• Place 2 cutlets, seasoned side down, in skillet. Sear until very brown on bottom, about 2-3 minutes. While the first side cooks, sprinkle another teaspoon of spice blend over the top of each cutlet, coating the surfaces well. Turn the cutlets and sear for another 2-3 minutes. Repeat with remaining 2 cutlets.
• Place cutlets on a baking sheet. Place in preheated oven; bake until an internal temperature of 170 degrees is reached, about 6-8 minutes.
• For The Salad Assembly: Toss lettuce, spinach and carrots together. Portion vegetables into 4 shallow pasta bowls or dinner plates.
• Slice cutlets, across the grain, in 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place the turkey strips across the top of each salad.
• Sprinkle each salad with grape tomato halves, shredded cheese and green onions.
• Serve immediately with Honey-Dijon dressing on the side.

Steps:

• Place chicken meat into a large bowl. Add celery, mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to mix. Lay 4 slices bread on work surface. Divide salad evenly among them. Top with remaining bread.

Steps:

• Brine the turkey overnight if you wish.
• Brush the butter or oil over the breast.
• Cover all sides with spice and sliced onion.
• Wrap in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate 24 hours.
• Uncover, discard onions.
• Bake, uncovered at 350°F until internal temp reaches 160°F.

Steps:

• Combine the seasonings; rub over chicken. Broil or grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. , On a serving platter or individual plates, arrange the salad greens, tomatoes and red pepper. Slice chicken; place over salad. Top with croutons and dressing.