Applebee’S Low-Fat Blackened Chicken Salad

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Applebee’S Low-Fat Blackened Chicken Salad to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Applebee’S Low-Fat Blackened Chicken Salad, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Dressing
• 1/4 cup low fat mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• Chicken Marinade
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Cajun Spice Blend
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• Salad
• 8 cups chopped red leaf lettuce
• 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup fat free shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup fat free shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1 hardboiled egg white, diced

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Mix dressing ingredients in small bowl and refrigerate until ready. 2

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Mix marinade ingredients in a medium bowl

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, cover and refrigerate overnight or at least several hours. 3

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Preheat oven broiler or grill. 4

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Mix Cajun spice blend ingredients in a bowl

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Rub the spice into both sides of the chicken breasts until covered with spice.