Cajun Grilled Chicken with Lime Black-Eyed Bean Salad
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    Cajun Grilled Chicken with Lime Black-Eyed Bean Salad

    Juicy Cajun-spiced chicken breasts are grilled to perfection and served alongside a vibrant lime black-eyed bean salad featuring sweet corn, tomatoes, scallions, and fresh coriander. This easy American lunch is packed with flavor, protein, and fiber, making it ideal for a quick, healthy meal.

    Prep Time
    15 min
    Cook Time
    20 min
    Total Time
    35 min
    Servings
    4
    Difficulty
    easy

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    Ingredients

    • 4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breasts
    • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
    • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • 0.50 tsp dried thyme
    • 0.50 tsp dried oregano
    • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper or chili powder, to taste
    • 200 g black-eyed beans, drained and rinsed
    • 2 pieces medium tomatoes, diced
    • 85 g sweet corn, drained
    • 2 pieces scallions, finely sliced
    • 25 g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
    • 1 piece lime, zest and juice
    • 0.50 cup fresh coriander, chopped
    • to taste salt and black pepper

    Instructions

    1. 1

      In a small bowl, mix rapeseed oil, chopped garlic, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper.

    2. 2

      Place chicken breasts in a large sealable bag or shallow dish. Add the spice mixture and rub to coat evenly. Flatten chicken slightly with a rolling pin for even cooking.

    3. 3

      Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the salad.

    4. 4

      In a large bowl, combine black-eyed beans, diced tomatoes, sweet corn, sliced scallions, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, lime zest and juice, and chopped coriander.

    5. 5

      Season the bean salad with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside.

    6. 6

      Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Line with foil if desired.

    7. 7

      Grill chicken breasts for 5 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip and grill for another 5–7 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.

    8. 8

      Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for 2 minutes before slicing.

    9. 9

      Serve each chicken breast with a generous portion of lime black-eyed bean salad.

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Serving

    340
    Calories
    32g
    Protein
    28g
    Carbs
    10g
    Fat

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