Blackened chicken with chopped salad

Tantalize your taste buds with succulent blackened chicken atop a bed of fresh, crisp chopped salad. A burst of flavors in every bite!

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
• 450g 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

Instructions:

1. Heat up the grill until it reaches a medium-high temperature.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and salt each, thyme, and cayenne. Add the chicken and stir until coated.
3. Grease the grill rack with oil. Cook the chicken on the grill, turning it over once, until a meat thermometer reads 165°F when inserted into the thickest part, which should take roughly 6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
4. While the chicken is grilling, combine 2 tablespoons of Parmesan, lemon juice, oil, and mayonnaise in a large bowl. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Toss in the lettuce and tomatoes until coated. Place the chicken on top of the salad and sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan over it.

Summary:

• Calories: 1276 kcal
• Fat: 73 g
• Protein: 125 g
• Carbs: 31 g
• Potassium: 3373 mg
• Magnesium: 249 mg