Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad with oven baked chicken is a meal one 1!! If you lovechicken andsalad this easy chicken caesar salad recipe will tick ALL of your boxes!
This recipe is a complete contrast to ourwatermelon cucumber feta salad. That one is light and refreshing, best served as a side and our caesar salad is much heartier, like the Roast Chicken Salad best served as a meal itself!
Crispy Chicken, salty bacon, cherry tomatoes and freshly sliced lettuce - you will love this salad!
I love a good Caesar Salad and I am sure you do too. They are simple enough to make for lunch or dinner and have still got some interesting ingredients to satisfy your taste buds and not leave you thinking 'ah salad - boring!'.
If you want to cook thebacon in your instant pot,this recipe will show you how,Instant Pot Bacon.
This one has oven baked Crispy Chicken pieces so it does take a little bit of time to prep and cook that, however, the hard work is worth it when you toss it all together and get a fork ready to stick in it.
How to make a crispy chicken caesar salad
So, all you need to do to get your Chicken looking good is coat it in some Panko breadcrumbs. You could use ordinary breadcrumbs if you don't want to run out just to get that one key ingredient. Another option would be to make your own from some stale bread you have leftover and then you are away!
I much prefer making my own dressing or 'drizzle' for these types of meals as you can use Greek Yoghurt and whilst the flavour is there, you don't have to have specifically bought a bottle of Caesar Dressing, which you won't use again for another month or so.
So enough of me chatting, let's get to the recipe so you can whip up your own Caesar Salad pronto!!
📖 Recipe
Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad
This Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad is a delicious brunch, lunch or dinner option! With panko coated bread crumbed chicken breast, crispy bacon, lettuce, parmesan and a boiled egg, you then pour over a basil pesto drizzle to bring it all together!
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees and line a baking tray with grease proof paper
Cut the chicken breast in half horizontally
Line up 3 plates with your flour, egg (cracked and whisked) and breadcrumbs. Dip the chicken breast in the flour, then egg and coat with breadcrumbs, set aside whilst you repeat the process for the other piece
Place wire rack into baking tray and cook bacon for 15 minutes or until crispy. Once done, leave to cool then cut with into small bits and pieces
Place coated chicken on grease proof paper. Cook chicken breast for approximately 30 mins (turn half way) or until lightly browned on both sides. Use tongs and a knife to cut into long strips
Fill a medium saucepan ⅔ full with water, add eggs. Once water has boiled, cook for 6 minutes, Once done, tip hot water out, replace with cook water and sit until eggs are cool enough to work with, then peel under running water and cut in half
Slice lettuce into strips
Combine lettuce, bacon ,parmesan, croutons and eggs into salad bowl. Add crispy chicken pieces
Dress with Basil Pesto Drizzle and toss to combine
Basil Pesto Drizzle
Combine yoghurt, pesto and lemon juice in blender jug, blitz to combine
Notes
I use the basil pesto in the fridge section at Aldi (it is a dip). I love it and find it very versatile which gives me a lot of options
The bottom line. A classic Caesar salad can fit into any healthy eating plan, but modifications to make it more nutritious may be a good idea if you eat them often. Choose a salad dressing that's low in saturated fat and sodium and consider using a 1-tablespoon (14-gram) serving.
Restaurants should use pasteurized eggs in any recipe (such as Caesar salad dressing) that calls for raw eggs. It is relatively safe to eat Caesar salads with raw eggs as long as they are made with eggs that are organic, free-range or pasteurized.
In total, this salad provides a lot of benefits. Protein is a big one, with grams flowing in from the chicken, Greek yogurt, and even the parmesan! Other nutrients that this dish provides include calcium, fiber, and Vitamin C.
The reason chicken caesar salads are so satisfying is that they are perfectly balanced in the macronutrients you need. You have the right amount of protein with the chicken, healthy fats with the parmesan cheese and dressing, and carbohydrates for energy to feel satisfied.
In North American English it is known as "romaine" lettuce, and in British English the names "cos" lettuce and "romaine" lettuce are both used. Many dictionaries trace the word cos to the name of the Greek island of Cos, from which the lettuce was presumably introduced.
Aside from classics like salt, pepper, basil and garlic, you could try using chilli powder, ginger, cumin, cayenne, paprika, oregano, sage, rosemary and thyme.
“This is a great option, because it won't have any added sugar or salt,” says Allers. “But the type of oil is important. Opt for olive or avocado oil over an alternative like canola or soybean oil.” These healthy oils are packed with antioxidants, and can even help lower cholesterol.
Can you lose weight by eating a salad every day? "Eating salads on a daily basis as part of an overall healthy lifestyle may support gradual weight loss over time," says Karnatz. "This is because leafy greens are low in calories and high in volume and fiber, which will keep you satisfied for longer," she adds.
To give a general idea, I looked up the nutrition information for a grilled chicken Caesar salad at four different common restaurants. The calories ranged from 560 to 1,050, and the fat grams ranged from between 40 and 60 grams, per salad. The majority of calories in a Caesar salad come from the dressing.
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