Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Healthy BBQ & Grilled Chicken Recipes Blackened Chicken with Chopped Salad Be the first to rate & review! In this spin, we coat this blackened chicken with spices common to Cajun cooking, like dried thyme and cayenne pepper. Then, instead of using the traditional method of searing in a cast-iron pan, we take advantage of the warmer weather by grilling outside. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Instagram Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. She has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Culinary Arts degree from the New England Culinary Institute. Hilary started working in the EatingWell test kitchen in 2006 before becoming an editor. She left for New York City in 2014, but eventually returned home to Vermont where she belongs. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 31, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jason Donnelly Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ tablespoons paprika 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, divided ¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided ½ teaspoon salt plus a pinch, divided ½ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pound chicken cutlets 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 8 cups chopped butter lettuce 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large Directions Preheat grill to medium-high. Combine paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon each pepper and salt, thyme and cayenne in a medium bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Oil the grill rack. Grill the chicken, flipping once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165°F, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice. Meanwhile, whisk 2 tablespoons Parmesan, lemon juice, oil and mayonnaise with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper and pinch of salt in a large bowl. Add lettuce and tomatoes and toss to coat. Top the salad with the chicken and the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 307 Calories 17g Fat 9g Carbs 29g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 3 oz. chicken & 1 1/2 cups salad Calories 307 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 4g Protein 29g 58% Total Fat 17g 22% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 90mg 30% Vitamin A 4672IU 93% Sodium 523mg 23% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved