Name: Cajun Chicken Salad (Low Carb Lettuce Wrap!)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; ½ Tablespoon Buffy’s Slayer Helper (Garlic Lover’s Seasoning); ½ Tablespoon dried parsley; ½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; ½ Tablespoon Louisiana style hot sauce; ½ tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice; Few grinds of fresh ground black pepper; 1-pound boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 Tablespoons of Pinch Yo’ Mama Cajun Seasoning; ¼ cup diced red onion; ⅓ cup diced red bell pepper (green for a more traditional Cajun approach if you like, but red lends a milder balanced flavor to this recipe); ⅓ cup diced celery (even more if you like a lot of crunch)

Cajun Chicken Salad (Low Carb Lettuce Wrap!)

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An homage to the traditional flavor profile of Louisiana cuisine, this chicken salad brings layered seasoning, moderate heat, and a satisfying richness. Say goodbye to regular chicken salad, and welcome to the Bayou!

We made this as a lettuce wrap to stay low-carb, but as you can see from the instructions below, there’s lots of ways to enjoy it.

Author: Rob Newsome
Prep Time: 20
Total Time: 20
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Chicken
Cuisine: Cajun

Ingredients

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For the Seasoned Mayo:

1 cup mayonnaise
½ Tablespoon Buffy’s Slayer Helper (Garlic Lover’s Seasoning)
½ Tablespoon dried parsley
½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ Tablespoon Louisiana style hot sauce
½ tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
Few grinds of fresh ground black pepper

For the Chicken Salad:

1-pound boneless skinless chicken breast
2 Tablespoons of Pinch Yo’ Mama Cajun Seasoning
¼ cup diced red onion
⅓ cup diced red bell pepper (green for a more traditional Cajun approach if you like, but red lends a milder balanced flavor to this recipe)
⅓ cup diced celery (even more if you like a lot of crunch)

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients for seasoned mayo and let sit in refrigerator for at least one hour.
Bake chicken breast until cooked. Let rest and while slightly warm, dice and then sprinkle with Pinch Yo’ Mama Cajun seasoning. Stir thoroughly.
Stir in onion, bell pepper and celery.
Stir in seasoned mayo. Place in refrigerator for at least one hour.
Enjoy as a lettuce wrap, or on French bread dressed with lettuce, tomato and sliced dill pickles.

Notes

Lagniappe (a little something extra): Try adding in diced green onions, diced jalapeños, or shredded cheddar cheese.

Find it online: https://pinchspicemarket.com/blog/cajun-chicken-salad-low-carb-lettuce-wrap/