Cajun Chicken Salad
By: Andrew | Category: Tea | Tags: Quick, Chicken, Salad, High Protein, Air Fryer, Summer, Healthy
Servings: 5 | Cook Time: 20
Added: 9 Apr 2025
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Ingredients:
Toggle tbsp/tsp- 5 chicken breasts, chopped
- Iceberg lettuce, shredded
- Salad tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, chopped
- Cucumber, sliced
- Cheddar cheese
- Croutons
- Pumpkin seeds
- Crispy onions
- Salad cream
- 0live oil
- Cajun seasoning
- Garlic Powder
- Smoked Paprika
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions:
- Add chopped chicken to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Air fry the chicken at 200°C for 15 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through until golden and cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, shred the lettuce, slice cucumber and chop the tomatoes.
- Lay out each plate or prep a big bowl: add lettuce, tomato, cucumber, grated cheese, croutons, pumpkin seeds, and crispy onions.
- Top with cooked chicken and drizzle salad cream over the top.
- Serve immediately — enjoy!
Notes
No need to measure — just adjust toppings to taste.
Swap salad cream with Greek yogurt or mix both for a lighter option.
Seeds add a satisfying crunch and boost the protein.
Works great for lunch or tea and is easily customisable for picky eaters!