Cajun Chicken & Chunky Bean Salsa
Enjoy a flavorful and colorful dish with this Cajun chicken and pinto bean salsa recipe! Tender chicken breasts seasoned with Cajun spices are grilled to perfection, resulting in a smoky and spicy flavor. The accompanying salsa, made with a refreshing mix of pinto beans, red peppers, avocado, and zesty lemon juice, adds a delightful contrast of textures and tastes. Whether enjoyed as a wholesome meal or shared with friends and family at a gathering, this dish is sure to impress with its vibrant presentation and bold flavors.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning , we used Bart (or make your own - see recipe, below)
- 400g can pinto beans , rinsed and drained
- 2 red peppers , diced
- 1 avocado , diced
- 2 spring onions , sliced
- 1 tbsp olives
- juice 1 lemon
- handful coriander , chopped
Instructions
- To make the salsa, tip the beans, peppers, avocado and spring onions into a bowl. Season, dress with the olive oil and lemon juice, and set aside.
- Lay the chicken breasts on a board and bash a bit to flatten them out slightly. Place in a dish, drizzle with a little olive oil, then coat with the Cajun seasoning. Heat a griddle pan and cook the chicken for 5 mins on each side, turning if you want to get a criss-cross pattern, until cooked all the way through. Stir coriander through the salsa just before serving. Serve the chicken either whole or sliced.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 579 calories
- Fat Content: 24 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 45 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 11 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 16 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 48 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.4 milligram of sodium
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