Blackened Chicken Salad
Servings 4
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- red pepper flakes, sprinkle to taste
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 15 oz black beans, drained (I like Trader Joe's Cuban style)
- 15 oz corn (or one ear fresh)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved or quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- olive oil
- blackened seasoning
Instructions
To Make Salad
- Combine garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, red pepper flakes and salt ina large bowl.
- Add beans, corn, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Stir to mix.
To Make Chicken
- Brush both sides of chicken breasts with olive oil. Sprinkle both sides with blackened seasoning.
- Grill chicken until cooked through. Slice and serve atop salad mixture.
- Topping suggestions: avocado, Greek yogurt, and/or extra cilantro.