Grilled Cajun Chicken Saladcajun, chicken, grilling recipes, poultry -----spiced nuts salad----- 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/2 cup walnuts -or- pecans; chopped 1/2 pound chicken breasts; boneless skinless 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1/2 pound smoked andouille sausage 6 cups mixed salad greens; torn 1/2 cup red bell pepper; cut in strips 1 cup honey-mustard dressing Melt butter in small skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar and ground red pepper; blend well. Stir in nuts to coat. Cook and stir over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until nuts are lightly toasted. Remove from heat; cool completely. Heat grill. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over chicken. When ready to grill, place chicken breast and sausage on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4-6" from medium coals. Cook 10-15 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear, turning once. Cook sausage 15-20 minutes, turning frequently. Cut chicken into strips; cut sausage into 1/2" slices. Line 6 salad plates with greens and red bell pepper strips; arrange chicken and sausage on top. Sprinkle with spiced nuts. Serve with dressing. |
