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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

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If you’re ready to treat yourself or others to something delicious and satisfying, make this Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad. It is satisfying and refreshing, with crunchy homemade croutons and an easy cheesy garlicky dressing.
Servings 2 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 2-3 heads Romain lettuce
  • 2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano grated
  • parsley finely chopped

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika powder
  • salt & pepper

For the Croutons

  • 2 slices whole wheat bread (NOTE 1) cut in cubes
  • 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt & pepper

For the Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste (NOTE 2)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Make the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, garlic paste, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt & pepper. Keep in the fridge until needed.
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander and paprika powder.
  • Heat oil in a grill pan or cook the chicken on the grill until the internal temperature is 167 degrees F. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes, so it can retain the juices.
  • At the same time, preheat an oven to 400°F and cut the bread in cubes. Place the cubes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt & pepper. Transfer the baking sheet into the oven and bake for about 10 minutes.
  • While the chicken rests, cut the Romaine lettuce in half (keep the core attached and quickly grill the lettuce halves in the grill pan or on the grill grate. Just a few minutes on each side. You will see the end of the leaves wilting, but the core of the lettuce remain juicy.
  • Cut the Romaine lettuce in bite-sized pieces and transfer to a bowl.
  • Cut the chicken in cubes and add to the lettuce as well as the croutons.
  • Add the grated cheese to the the dressing and drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
  • ENJOY !

Notes

  1. If you don't have whole wheat bread, you can use any type of white bread that has some texture to it. 
  2. You can use 1/2 clove of garlic instead of garlic paste.

Nutrition

Calories: 726kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 61gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 598mgFiber: 15gSugar: 9g
Author: Marinka
Calories: 726kcal
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Diet: Nut-free