Cajun spice mix contains a truck-load of flavours including: chilli, paprika, onion, pepper, basil, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, thyme, and cumin.
No wonder it has so much taste!
Spices are a great way to add flavour to your cooking without the calories of sauces and marinades. So when you are trying to lose weight, bring on the herbs and spice!
The Cajun style of cooking originates from Louisiana in the US, from a group of people who had French heritage, but were immigrants to Canada. They were exiled from Canada and eventually settled in the swamps and bayous of southern Louisiana.
Traditional dishes include gumbo and jambalaya, but there are so many ways to use the spice blend.
What else can you do with Cajun spice?
- Sprinkle over air popped popcorn
- Add to veggies like pumpkin, sweet potato or potato when you’re baking them in the oven
- Mix it with oil and brush it over salmon before grilling
- Add it to some natural yoghurt for a salad dressing with kick
- Use as a dry rub on any meat such as fish, steak, pork etc.
Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast
- Olive oil spray
- 3 tablespoons of Cajun spice
- 200g pack of rocket lettuce
- 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes
- 3 shallots, chopped
- 1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh lemon wedges, to serve
Method:
- Preheat a frying pan to medium high heat.
- Spray your chicken with the olive oil spray, and coat with the Cajun spice mix
- Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden. Cover and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the rocket, tomatoes, shallots, cucumber and avocado.
- Prepare your dressing with the olive oil and balsamic, then add your salt and pepper to taste. Slice your chicken and add it to the salad. Pour dressing over the salad and serve with a lemon wedge.
Serves: 4. Calories per serve: 297.
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