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Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe​

Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

This Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe combines spicy, pan-seared chicken with crisp romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, parmesan, and crunchy croutons. A bold, protein-packed upgrade to a classic salad—perfect for lunch, dinner, or healthy meal prep. 👤 Author Use Default (Don’t Show) 👥 Servings 4 people 💲 Estimated Cost $5 ⏱ Times Prep Time: 0 days 0 hours 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 days 0 hours 15 minutes Resting Time: 0 days 0 hours 0 minutes Total Time: 0 days 0 hours 25 minutes 📂 Categories Salad, Main Dish, Healthy Recipes 🍽 Courses Lunch, Dinner 🌍 Cuisines American 🔑 Keywords Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe, Chicken Caesar Salad, Healthy Caesar Salad
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 2 Chicken breasts Boneless skinless
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper Optional adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 6 cups Romaine lettuce Chopped
  • 1/3 cup Caesar dressing Homemade or store-bought
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Shredded or shaved
  • 1/2 cup Croutons Optional
  • Lemon wedges For serving optional

Equipment

  • Amount Name Notes
  • 1 Skillet or Grill Pan For searing chicken
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For tossing salad
  • 1 Tongs To flip chicken

Method
 

  1. Season Chicken: In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Rub spice blend over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  2. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let rest 2–3 minutes, then slice.
  3. Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing until well coated.
  4. Top & Serve: Add sliced chicken on top of the salad, sprinkle with parmesan and croutons. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
  5. 🔢 Nutrition (Per Serving)
  6. Calories: 340 kcal
  7. Protein: 28g | Carbs: 10g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 2g

Notes

Adjust spice level by reducing cayenne.
For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt Caesar dressing.
Chicken can be grilled or air-fried for variation.