Blackened Turkey Salad Can Sub Chicken Recipes

BLACKENED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes until it is smoking hot.
• Mix together the paprika, salt, cayenne, cumin, thyme, white pepper, and onion powder. Oil the chicken breasts with cooking spray on both sides, then coat the chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture.
• Place the chicken in the hot pan, and cook for 1 minute. Turn, and cook 1 minute on other side. Place the breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.

BLACKENED SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, basil, and oregano in a bowl until evenly mixed. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

BLACKENED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• For the blackened chicken: Combine all the spices with the garlic and oil in a bowl. Evenly rub the chicken pieces with the spice mixture. Place in a large re-sealable plastic bag or a bowl covered in plastic wrap. Keep in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to overnight for a more intense flavor.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a cast-iron skillet heat over high heat, add enough vegetable oil to coat the whole bottom of the pan. The pan will be ready when it starts to gently smoke. First place the chicken drumsticks in the skillet (they take the longest to cook) and blacken all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the rest of the chicken pieces and continue in the same manner for another 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and place the skillet in the oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, set aside and keep warm.
• For the French vinaigrette: Add the tomato soup, ketchup, vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard seeds, shallot, garlic and lemon juice to a blender and puree all the ingredients together. Slowly add the oil until it emulsifies and becomes thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper and blend again. (Add a little bit of water if the vinaigrette is too thick.) Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator. The vinaigrette can be made ahead and will be good for up to 1 week.
• For the salad: In a bowl, mix together the romaine lettuce with the red onions, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet, slice lengthwise and toss into the salad. Mix well and set aside.
• In another bowl, mix together the radishes, herbs and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve: Dress the plates with the romaine and chicken thigh salad mix. Top each plate with a blackened chicken drumstick and garnish with the radish salad. Drizzle with the French vinaigrette and serve.

BLACKENED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the seasonings; rub over chicken. Broil or grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. , On a serving platter or individual plates, arrange the salad greens, tomatoes and red pepper. Slice chicken; place over salad. Top with croutons and dressing.

CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Combine chicken and celery in bowl.
• Mix salad dressing (I used Miracle Whip), salt, poultry seasoning, onion salt and pepper.
• Pour over chicken and celery; toss.
• Cover; chill at least 2 hours.
• For variation, fold in one of the following: 1 cup chilled fruit (mandarin orange segments, chopped apple, seedless green grapes or pineapple tidbits) or: 1/4 cup chopped sweet pickle or: 4 slices bacon, crsply fried and crumbled or: 1/3 cup chopped nuts.

BLACKENED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• For the blackened chicken: Combine all the spices with the garlic and oil in a bowl. Evenly rub the chicken pieces with the spice mixture. Place in a large re-sealable plastic bag or a bowl covered in plastic wrap. Keep in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to overnight for a more intense flavor.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a cast-iron skillet heat over high heat, add enough vegetable oil to coat the whole bottom of the pan. The pan will be ready when it starts to gently smoke. First place the chicken drumsticks in the skillet (they take the longest to cook) and blacken all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the rest of the chicken pieces and continue in the same manner for another 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and place the skillet in the oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, set aside and keep warm.
• For the French vinaigrette: Add the tomato soup, ketchup, vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard seeds, shallot, garlic and lemon juice to a blender and puree all the ingredients together. Slowly add the oil until it emulsifies and becomes thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper and blend again. (Add a little bit of water if the vinaigrette is too thick.) Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator. The vinaigrette can be made ahead and will be good for up to 1 week.
• For the salad: In a bowl, mix together the romaine lettuce with the red onions, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet, slice lengthwise and toss into the salad. Mix well and set aside.
• In another bowl, mix together the radishes, herbs and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve: Dress the plates with the romaine and chicken thigh salad mix. Top each plate with a blackened chicken drumstick and garnish with the radish salad. Drizzle with the French vinaigrette and serve.

BLACKENED CHICKEN CAPRESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Brine the chicken breasts In a small bowl filled with the 4 cups of water, whisk together the salt and sugar until they are completely dissolved. Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally and pound them with a mallet to make the breast a uniform thickness. Place them in the brine mixture, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Marinate the tomatoes In a shallow plate or container, drizzle the tomato slices with a 1/2 teaspoon of the balsamic vinegar and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Turn the tomato slices over after 15 minutes and drizzle with the remaining balsamic vinegar.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Coat the chicken in blackening spice Remove the chicken from the brine and brush the breasts with the olive oil (about a 1/2 tablespoon). Coat the breasts evenly with blackening spice (about 2 teaspoons of spice for each breast).
• Blacken the chicken In a cast iron skillet over high heat, place the chicken breast in 1/2 tablespoon of oil and cook the chicken for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the breast and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked all the way through. Repeat for each breast and set aside. Important: Be sure you are cooking in a well-ventilated area.
• Finish cooking the chicken Place chicken breasts on baking sheet and cook for 7 to 10 minutes until the center is no longer pink, the juices run clear and a thermometer measures the internal temperature at 165 degrees F. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes.
• Assemble the sandwiches Cut the ciabatta rolls in half and spread both sides with the mayonnaise. Place equal amounts of the lettuce, basil, tomato, and mozzarella on each ciabatta bottom and place the blackened chicken breast on top. Finish the sandwich with the red onion rings and the top half of the ciabatta roll.

BLACKENED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH WHIPPED HERB FETA

Steps:

• Spray your bun with a mist of olive oil spray and toast face down in a pan over medium heat until golden brown. If using leftover blackened chicken, reheat in an air fryer for just a minute or the microwave at half power for 30 seconds. Repeat that process until JUST barely warm. Don't recook!
• Using a small food-processor, blend or pulse all of the ingredients for the whipped feta until smooth. Spread a couple of tablespoons on the bottom bun and top with cucumbers, tomatoes, warmed chicken, pickled onions, pepperoncinis, and lettuce. Spread romesco on the top bun, close your sandwich, and ENJOY.

TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Place the turkey, celery and green onions in a medium bowl. Add in any of the options at this point if desired.
• Combine the mayo, lemon juice, mustard, sugar and salt and pepper. Adjust the seasonings to your liking. Mix into the bowl of turkey meat until everything is coated completely.
• Use as a sandwich filling or eat with lettuce cups, or on top of a bed of lettuce.

BLACKENED TURKEY SALAD (CAN SUB CHICKEN)

Steps:

• To Make The Honey-Dijon Dressing: Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover, chill and reserve.
• To Make The Cajun Spice Blend: Combine spices for Cajun spice blend in a small bowl.
• To Make the Turkey Cutlets: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Lightly brush both sides of turkey cutlets with olive oil.
• Sprinkle top of each with spice blend, covering the entire top surface of the cutlets with the seasonings.
• Heat heavy large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat.
• Place 2 cutlets, seasoned side down, in skillet. Sear until very brown on bottom, about 2-3 minutes. While the first side cooks, sprinkle another teaspoon of spice blend over the top of each cutlet, coating the surfaces well. Turn the cutlets and sear for another 2-3 minutes. Repeat with remaining 2 cutlets.
• Place cutlets on a baking sheet. Place in preheated oven; bake until an internal temperature of 170 degrees is reached, about 6-8 minutes.
• For The Salad Assembly: Toss lettuce, spinach and carrots together. Portion vegetables into 4 shallow pasta bowls or dinner plates.
• Slice cutlets, across the grain, in 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place the turkey strips across the top of each salad.
• Sprinkle each salad with grape tomato halves, shredded cheese and green onions.
• Serve immediately with Honey-Dijon dressing on the side.