Grilled Cajun Chicken Over Cilantro Lime Avocado Salad

My girlfriend has made this a few times over the summer and it has been fantastic every time! Light and refreshing!

Grilled Cajun Chicken Over Cilantro Lime Avocado Salad

Grilled Cajun Chicken Over Cilantro Lime Avocado Salad

Course: Main

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken
• 1 cucumber
• 1 cup tomatoes
• 1/4 onion
• 1 ear corn
• 1 avocado
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 2 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 4 tbsp lime juice or two whole limes squeezed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Preheat grill on high or nonstick griddle pan on medium (with olive oil)
• Combine seasonings to form a Cajun blend
• Whisk the following ingredients together to make the dressing: lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, fresh cilantro, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Dice up vegetables and toss together in a bowl
• Cut chicken breasts in half and lay in a pan or dish to season
• Brush olive oil on both sides of the chicken and season with the Cajun seasonings
• Lower grill to medium-high and cook chicken 3-4 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Cook corn as well on the grill without the husk, rotating often. It should be ready around or shortly after the chicken
• Cut the corn off of the husk and combine with the other vegetables in the salad
• Cut chicken into slices and serve over salad. Drizzle dressing on the top.

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