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Chicken Caesar Salad
Easy Classic Chicken Caesar Salad recipe with seasoned grilled chicken and homemade creamy dressing. Perfect for a light dinner or side!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 812 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 3 chicken breasts , boneless skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Caesar Dressing:
- 3 cloves garlic , cut into quarters
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 4 anchovy fillets
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese , shredded
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Caesar Salad:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 cups romaine lettuce , chopped
- 6 ounces Parmesan Cheese , shredded or shaved
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper , to finish
Instructions
Chicken:
- Pound chicken to an even thickness with a kitchen mallet.
- Coat chicken with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat grill pan on medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken and let rest.
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Caesar Dressing:
- Add garlic, mayonnaise, anchovies, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a small food processor until smooth and creamy.
To make salad:
- Cut the chicken into strips.
- To a large serving bowl add the lettuce, chicken, dressing, parmesan cheese, croutons and black pepper.
Nutrition Information
Calories
812kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
59g
(91%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
21g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
2029mg
(85%)
Potassium
969mg
(28%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
8634IU
(173%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
612mg
(61%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 812
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 812kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 59g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21g | 124% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 2029mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 969mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 8634IU | 173% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 612mg | 61% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.