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Chicken Caesar Salad
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Chicken Caesar Salad

The classic Caesar salad with crisp romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, golden croutons and a creamy parmesan dressing. A complete, fresh and satisfying dish for any occasion.

20 minPrep
12 minCook
32 minTotal
2Servings
High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings
2
  • 300 g Chicken breast
  • 1 unit Romaine lettuce
  • 40 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 60 g Croutons
  • 60 g Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Nutrition facts

per serving

450 kcal
Calories
38 g
Protein
18 g
Carbs
26 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
15 g
Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyEggs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken and grill until golden, about 6 minutes per side.

  2. 2

    Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic and half the parmesan for the dressing.

  3. 3

    Chop the lettuce and place it in a large bowl.

  4. 4

    Slice the cooked chicken into strips.

  5. 5

    Toss the lettuce with the dressing and add the croutons.

  6. 6

    Top with the chicken and remaining parmesan.

Chef tips

Let the chicken rest a few minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.

Substitutions

Swap the chicken for shrimp or roasted chickpeas.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

  • Illustrative image: Digital kitchen thermometerIllustrative image

    TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer

    Checking doneness of meat and chicken

    • Checks doneness of meat and chicken
    • Quick reading
    • Clean the probe after each use
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  • Illustrative image: Chef’s knifeIllustrative image

    Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife

    Chopping, slicing and cutting strips

    • The knife I use most when cooking
    • Chops, slices and cuts into strips
    • Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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  • Illustrative image: Wooden cutting boardIllustrative image

    Teakhaus Teak Cutting Board

    Stable base for chopping

    • Stable surface for chopping
    • Gentle on your knife edge
    • Hand-wash and let it dry
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