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Chicken Caesar Salad
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Chicken Caesar Salad

A recipe for healthy chicken caesar salad, featuring easy baked chicken breasts, simple homemade caesar dressing, and croutons.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Caesar Salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 708kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

FOR THE SHREDDED CHICKEN

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2-3 teaspoons TAK House Seasoning recipe at TheAnthonyKitchen.com

FOR THE CREAMY CAESAR DRESSING

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup Extra Virgin olive oil

FOR THE SALAD

  • 3 Romaine lettuce hearts, washed, roughly chopped and dried
  • 1 ¼ cup seasoned croutons
  • ½ cup shaved parmesan
  • Generous pinch Kosher salt
  • Pinch black pepper

Instructions

TO MAKE THE CHICKEN

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Have ready a rimmed sheet pan topped with an oven-safe baking rack. The rack should fit snugly inside the pan.
  • Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture, allowing for the oil to better adhere to the breast. Drizzle olive oil evenly over chicken and rub in on both sides. Season each side of chicken with a ½ tsp of TAK House Seasoning, totaling 1 tsp of seasoning/breast. Evenly massage seasoning onto breasts. Place chicken atop of rack.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until cooked through. Set aside to cool.
  • Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut at a 1 ½" bias going against the grain. Then, pull the chicken apart by hand into bite-size pieces.

TO MAKE THE CAESAR DRESSING

  • In a blender or food processor, combine all of the ingredients minus the olive oil. Process until smooth. With the motor running, remove the feed tube and slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Set aside until ready to use. 

TO ASSEMBLE THE SALAD

  • Combine lettuce, chicken, croutons, and Parmesan in a large bowl. Add desired amount of dressing, and toss to combine. Finish with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Dressing recipe makes about 1 ½ cups of dressing. 

Nutrition

Calories: 708kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 895mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2030IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 2.3mg