Chicken Caesar Salad

15 min · Serves 4 · American

Chicken Caesar Salad

A chicken Caesar is a quick dinner when you want something fresh but still filling. Pan-fry the chicken with a squeeze of lemon, rest it, then slice it over chopped cos with croutons and a good shower of parmesan. Use a dressing you actually like, since it carries the whole salad.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  • 640g Chicken breast
  • 320g Cos lettuce
  • 120ml Caesar dressing
  • 80g Parmesan cheese
  • 80g Croutons
  • ½ lemon

Method

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Pan-fry in oil over medium-high heat 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest 2 minutes then slice.
  2. Roughly chop cos lettuce and place in a large bowl. Add croutons and drizzle with Caesar dressing.
  3. Toss to coat, top with sliced chicken and shaved parmesan.
  4. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and cracked pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Per serving: 505 kcal · 47.9g protein · 19.3g carbs · 26.1g fat