Chicken Caesar Salad
Classic caesar but make it chicken. The recipe brings together the delicious combination of your favorite caesar salad and lip-smacking dressing to curate an elegant salad that’s truly special.
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Ingredients
For chicken:
- 1 chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For croutons:
For the salad:
- 2 medium heads of romaine or cos lettuce, chopped or torn into bite-size pieces
- ½ cup grated or shaved Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Caesar salad dressing:
Instructions
Cook chicken:
- Preheat oven to 200C or 400F.
- Place chicken on a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with paprika and Italian seasoning. Coat chicken with the spices. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for about 30-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and registers 74C or 165F on an instant-read thermometer. Slice cooked chicken into cubes and set aside.
Make the croutons:
- Follow the recipe instructions.
Make the dressing:
- Follow the recipe instructions.
Assemble the salad:
- Place lettuce, chicken and croutons in a large bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add dressing. Toss.
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Notes
- Serving suggestions - Serve this salad as a side, light meal, or add to sandwiches and wraps.
- Make it gluten free - Use gluten free bread to make the croutons.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg