Chicken Caesar Salad

Name: Chicken Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and chopped; 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced; 1/2 cup croutons; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1/4 cup Caesar dressing

Classic Caesar salad with grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons.

15 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanSaladNo-CookStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and chopped
1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
1/2 cup croutons
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 cup Caesar dressing

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, place 1 head washed, dried, and chopped romaine lettuce.
2

Add 1 sliced grilled chicken breast on top of the lettuce.
3

Sprinkle 1/2 cup croutons and 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the salad.
4

Drizzle 1/4 cup Caesar dressing over the salad.
5

Toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with dressing.
6

Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

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Questions

What can I use instead of Parmesan in Chicken Caesar Salad?

The entry for Chicken Caesar Salad calls for 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated. In its place: Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano, measure for measure. For dairy-free, use nutritional yeast at half the volume.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Chicken Caesar Salad?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Chicken Caesar Salad uses 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced.

Can I make Chicken Caesar Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Chicken Caesar Salad is 1/2 cup croutons. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Chicken Caesar Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Chicken Caesar Salad carries 17 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 85 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 17 percent.

Can I freeze Chicken Caesar Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Once dressed, the romaine will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Chicken Caesar Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. Store the croutons at room temperature so it stays crisp. It does not freeze.

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