5 from 97 votes
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Caesar Salad with Cajun-seasoned grilled chicken breasts offers a smoky crust paired with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and Parmesan cheese. The homemade dressing blends anchovy paste, garlic, lemon juice, and seasonings for a rich, tangy finish. This salad provides a hearty and flavorful meal option with balanced textures.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
897 kcal
Course:
Salad, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning or to taste
- 8 cups romaine lettuce washed, dried
- 1 ½ cups croutons
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Combine the chicken breasts and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl. Season with cajun spice, making sure to cover all of the chicken.
- Heat up a large pan with remaining olive oil, add the chicken once hot, and cook on each side ensuring that a dark crust is forming, "blackening" the chicken.
- Cook until chicken has reached 165°F internally or place in the oven to finish them.
- Once cooled, cut chicken breasts into slices.
- In a large bowl, cut romaine lettuce into bite size pieces. Add croutons, parmesan cheese, and prepared chicken. Top with dressing and toss.
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Notes
- Homemade Cajun seasoning often contains less salt than store-bought varieties; adjust quantity accordingly.
- Let chicken cool before slicing to keep slices juicy and maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
897
(45%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
62g
(124%)
Fat
64g
(98%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
189mg
(63%)
Sodium
1314mg
(55%)
Potassium
1343mg
(29%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
11941IU
(239%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
385mg
(39%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 897
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 897 | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 64g | 98% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1314mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1343mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 11941IU | 239% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 385mg | 39% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.