Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Creamy Cajun Dressing
This Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Creamy Cajun Dressing provides 7g protein and 166 calories per serving. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop in minimal time. Works as a low-calorie side dish or lighter lunch when you're managing total daily intake.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Paprika, Ground(15g)
- •Garlic powder(15g)
- •Oregano, Dried(10g)
- •Thyme, Dried(10g)
- •2 teaspoons salt
- •1 pinch freshly ground black pepper (adjust to your taste)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(10g)
- •Lettuce, Romaine(960g)
- •Cucumber
- •Tomato(480g)
- •Avocado
- •Yellow Onion
- •Cajun seasoning blend(5g)
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(30g)
- •Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)(30g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
Instructions
- 1Combine Cajun seasoning ingredients together in a shallow bowl, and mix well to combine. Reserve 1 teaspoon of seasoning to use in the dressing, and set aside.
- 2Lightly coat each chicken fillet in the seasoning on both sides. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a grill pan (or on a grill or skillet) over medium-high heat until hot (not smoking). Sear / grill chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through. (Grill in batches to prevent excess water being released.) Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.
- 3Prepare salad with the lettuce leaves, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado slices and onion slices. Slice chicken into strips and arrange on top of the salad.
- 4Mix the reserved cajun seasoning with the mayonnaise and yogurt (or sour cream). At the point, you can add extra mayo or yogurt (sour cream), salt or pepper, adjusting to your tastes.
Nutrition — Per Serving
166
calories
7g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 23g
- Saturated fat
- 1.3g
- Sodium
- 83 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 10.9g
4 servings per batch · ~391g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Creamy Cajun Dressing have per serving?
Each serving contains only 7g of protein and 166 calories, making this more of a vegetable-heavy salad than a protein-focused meal. You'd need to add grilled chicken breast or another protein source to use this as a standalone meal.
How long does Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Creamy Cajun Dressing take to prep?
Quick prep time yields 4 servings, though the low protein content means this works better as a side salad rather than a main dish. The stovetop component is minimal.
Is Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Creamy Cajun Dressing good for fat loss?
At 166 calories per serving with only 7g protein, this is too light on protein to be a primary fat-loss meal on its own. Use it as a zero-calorie side salad alongside a grilled chicken breast for a balanced low-calorie plate.
