Dinner for 4

Cajun Chicken Salad

Name: Cajun Chicken Salad
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 2 tsp dried oregano; 2 tsp dried thyme; 2 tsp salt; 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 4 cups romaine lettuce; 1 lebanese cucumber; 2 cups heirloom tomatoes; 1 avocado; 1/4 red onion; 1 tsp cajun seasoning; 2 tbsp whole egg mayonnaise; 2 tbsp non fat plain greek yogurt

$10.44for 412 minServes 4

Cajun-seasoned chicken cooks on the grill before joining crunchy lettuce, vegetables, avocado, and creamy spiced dressing.

Cajun Chicken Salad with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken thighs, 1.25 lb$2.29/lb typical	1.25 lb	$2.86Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens, 0.75$2.49 each typical	0.75	$1.99Typical price
	Cucumbers, 1$0.89 each typical	1	$0.89Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.8 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.8 lb	$1.62Typical price
	Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
	Red onions, 0.25 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.37Typical price
	Sour cream, 1 oz$0.14/oz typical	1 oz	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.44

Swaps

Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

12 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Gluten-free Low-carb Budget Family Dinners Lunches Grill Summer

Typical price

$2.61 per serving$10.44 for 4

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
4 cups romaine lettuce
1 lebanese cucumber
2 cups heirloom tomatoes
1 avocado
1/4 red onion
1 tsp cajun seasoning
2 tbsp whole egg mayonnaise
2 tbsp non fat plain greek yogurt

Steps

Mix the paprika, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl.
Coat the chicken with the spice mixture and rest it while the grill heats.
Heat a grill to medium-high and cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
Stir the mayonnaise, yogurt, and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl.
Chop the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, and onion, then toss them in a large bowl.
Slice the cooked chicken and serve it over the salad with the dressing.

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