Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad With Spicy Ranch Recipes

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GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY RANCH

Even the ranch dressing gets a Cajun kick in this lively main-course salad.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 21



Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch image

Steps:

  • 1. Make seasoning: Mix all ingredients in small bowl to blend.
  • 2. Make salad dressing: Whisk 3/4cup buttermilk, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, chopped fresh parsley, apple cider vinegar, garlic, lemon peel, and 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning mixture in medium bowl until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store remaining seasoning at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate dressing.)
  • 3. Rub remaining seasoning mixture onto chicken. Place chicken in medium bowl. Pour remaining 1 cup buttermilk over chicken, turning to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
  • 4. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken breasts from buttermilk, shaking off excess. Grill chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
  • 5. Combine mixed greens, pecans, and raisins in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.
  • 6. Divide salad among 4 plates. Cut chicken on sharp diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange atop salads and serve.

FOR SEASONING:
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
FOR SALAD DRESSING:
1 3/4 c buttermilk
1/2 c mayonnaise
2 Tbsp chopped green onion
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsely
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1 1/2 lb skinless boneless chicken breast halves
5 oz mixed baby greens
1/2 c pecans, toasted
1/4 c raisins

GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Make and share this Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19



Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing image

Steps:

  • --MakeSeasoning--.
  • Mix all ingredients in a small bowl to blend.
  • --MakeSalad Dressing--.
  • Whisk 3/4 cup of the buttermilk, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, fresh parsley, apple cider vinegar, garlic, lemon peel, and 1 1/2 tsp of the Seasoning Mixture in medium bowl until well blended.
  • Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • --Then--.
  • Rub remaining seasoning mixture onto chicken.
  • Place chicken in medium bowl.
  • Pour remaining 1 cup buttermilk over chicken, turning to coat.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Prepare the grill (medium-high heat).
  • Remove chicken from buttermilk shaking off excess.
  • Grill chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Combine greens, pecans, and raisins in a large bowl.
  • Toss with enough dressing to coat.
  • Season salad with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Divide salad among 4 plates.
  • Cut chicken on sharp diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Arrange atop salads and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.8, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 110.7, Sodium 1598.3, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 13.3, Protein 45

2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 package baby mixed greens (I used fresh Romaine)
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 cup raisins (I used golden)

5-INGREDIENT CAJUN-SPICED GRILLED CHICKEN

Syrupy barbecue sauces are tangy and delicious, but they often contain added sugar. Avoid all of those empty calories and get the balance your taste buds crave with Cajun seasoning and apple cider vinegar.

Provided by Michelle Dudash

Categories     main-dish

Time P1DT15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5



5-Ingredient Cajun-Spiced Grilled Chicken image

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with the Cajun seasoning. Place the chicken in a baking dish and drizzle with the vinegar and oil. Shake the pan gently to coat the chicken underneath. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for the best flavor.
  • When you are ready to grill, move the chicken to the counter to take off the chill. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400 degrees F.
  • Lightly oil the grill and place the chicken on it, smooth-side down. Cook until grill marks appear and the chicken lifts up easily, about 4 minutes. Rotate the chicken by a 45-degree angle and cook to mark, about 3 minutes. Flip the chicken to the other side and cook until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Top with the parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 94 milligrams, Sodium 250 milligrams, Carbohydrate 1 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
1 1/8 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon canola, grapeseed or rice bran oil, plus more for grilling
1/3 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley, leaves separated

SUNNY'S SPICY RANCH GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WRAP

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 wraps

Number Of Ingredients 13



Sunny's Spicy Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad Wrap image

Steps:

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  • Marinate the chicken. In a large plastic bag place chicken, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and hot sauce. Rest on the counter up to two hours or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerating, be sure to rest chicken at room temperature for up to two hours before grilling. Grill the chicken. Heat a grill pan to medium high. Remove chicken from marinade, removing excess marinade and discarding. Drizzle olive oil over both chicken breasts and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place smooth side down on the grill. Cook until chicken releases easily and grill marks show, about 5 minutes, then flip and cook 3-5 minutes more. Remove to a plate and rest while preparing the rest of the ingredients. Grill the carrots. Drizzle olive oil over carrot spears and season with salt and pepper. Place spears on medium-high grill and cook until limber and charred on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Remove to a plate. Make salad. In a large bowl add red onion, celery, lettuce, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and hot sauce. Chop cooled chicken and add to the bowl. Chop grilled carrots and add as well. Toss to combine. Make wrap. Place wrap on a flat surface and scoop 1 quarter of the salad into the center making sure to spread it across the center without touching the edges. Fold both ends in over the salad, then tuck the long end over and begin to roll tightly until done. Secure with a toothpick or wrap with parchment paper and aluminum foil. Refrigerate and serve chilled or at room temperature.

2 chicken breasts, butterflied
1/2 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing
1/4 cup hot sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 4 long spears
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 head crisp leafy lettuce, rinsed and shredded
1/2 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing
2 tablespoons hot sauce
4 8-inch tortillas or sandwich wraps, warmed to make flexible

CAJUN GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LIME BLACK-EYED BEAN SALAD & GUACAMOLE

Spice your chicken with cayenne, oregano, paprika and thyme then serve on a salsa-like storecupboard salad and avocado dip - this recipe makes enough for lunch the next day

Provided by Jennifer Irvine

Categories     Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 19



Cajun grilled chicken with lime black-eyed bean salad & guacamole image

Steps:

  • Mix together the oil, herbs, spices and garlic in a large sealable bag. Put the chicken breasts in the bag and mix thoroughly to cover. Bash the chicken with a rolling pin to flatten it a little, then set aside to marinate for at least 15 mins.
  • In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the bean salad. Stir well and set aside.
  • For the guacamole, scoop the flesh from the avocado and put it in a medium bowl, chopping it roughly with the side of the spoon. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. If you prefer your guacamole to be smoother, mash the avocado well with the olive oil and lime juice until it's at your preferred consistency before stirring in the other ingredients.
  • Heat the grill. Line a grill pan with foil, place the chicken breasts on it and grill for 5 mins, checking occasionally. Once golden brown, turn and grill for a further 5-7 mins. Check the middle of the breasts after 5 mins and, if cooked through, remove from the heat.
  • Set aside 2 chicken breasts and 2 tbsp guacamole for Open rye sandwich (see 'goes well with', right). Place 1 warm chicken breast on each plate, with some bean salad and a dollop of guacamole on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

1 tsp rapeseed oil
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
1 tsp smoked or regular paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (each weighing 140g)
200g black-eyed bean from a can, drained (or butter or cannellini beans)
2 tomatoes , deseeded and diced
85g sweetcorn from a can, drained
2 spring onions , trimmed and finely chopped
25g semi-dried tomato in oil from a jar, roughly chopped
zest and juice 1 lime
small handful coriander , finely chopped
1 avocado , stoned and peeled
¼ red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
½ tbsp olive oil
juice 1 lime
small handful coriander , finely chopped

CHEF'S SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND BLACK PEPPER RANCH

I thoroughly enjoyed eating this salad for dinner, but my favorite bites were the chunks of sharp Cheddar, lettuce, dressing, cucumber, and chicken. This is a classic ranch dressing ratio, so it hits your taste buds the way it should. The black pepper is not oppressive as it's balanced out by the tangy buttermilk and creamy mayo. Can't go wrong with this!

Provided by TheOtherJuliaGulia

Categories     BBQ & Grilled Chicken Salads

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17



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Steps:

  • Preheat a gas grill to medium heat (400 to 450 degrees F, or 200 to 230 degrees C) or a grill pan over medium-high heat; oil the grates. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle evenly with 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Place chicken on the preheated grill and cook, turning occasionally, until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before chopping.
  • While chicken rests, stir together buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, black pepper, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl.
  • Toss butter lettuce and iceberg in a large bowl or platter. Arrange chicken, cucumber, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and eggs over lettuce. Drizzle 1/2 of the dressing. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 244.8 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 49.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 890.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
¼ cup whole buttermilk
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon grated or minced garlic
5 ounces butter lettuce, torn
3 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
2 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered

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