Caesar Salad with Perfect Chicken Breast

Caesar Salad with Perfect Chicken Breast

3fat
1protein
1dairy
1vegetable
2condiment

You can't go wrong with a classic chicken caesar salad. Especially when the chicken breast is cooked to perfection, and your dressing is freshly homemade. YUM!

icon1 bowl
icon30 minutes
Dinner
Salads
Low FODMAP
Diabetic Friendly
Diverticulosis
Ingredients
1 serving
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  • Chicken breast
    4 ounce
  • Romaine lettuce
    1 head
  • Egg yolk
    1 yolk
  • Olive oil
    2 teaspoon
  • Vegetable oil
    1 teaspoon
  • Lemon juice
    1 tablespoon
  • Mustard
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Anchovy paste
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Bread crumbs (or GF breadcrumbs for Low FODMAP)
    2 tablespoons
  • Garlic powder (or omit for Low FODMAP)
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt
    1 pinch
  • Pepper
    1 pinch
  • Parmesan cheese
    2 tablespoon
Directions
  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375º and line a baking sheet with foil.
  • 2
    Season chicken breast with salt and pepper, and coat with 1 teaspoons olive oil.
  • 3
    Bake for 12-17 minutes depending on how thick the chicken breast is (meat thermometer should read 165º). Set aside to cool.
  • 4
    Place breadcrumbs in a nonstick frying pan with a dash of olive oil, garlic powder, and a small pinch of salt.
  • 5
    Cook over low-medium heat until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Remove from pan to cool.
  • 6
    To make the dressing, whisk together egg yolk, lemon juice, mustard, and anchovy paste. Add in vegetable oil and olive oil and whisk for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is emulsified and light in color.
  • 7
    Chop the romaine into 1” slivers and place in the bowl with the dressing. Lightly toss the greens around with your hands – do not squeeze the greens or they will bruise.
  • 8
    Add in chicken and parmesan and coat with dressing. Place in salad bowl and top with toasted breadcrumbs.
  • 9
    Recipe Note: Caesar dressing is best prepared fresh since it has egg yolk in it.