Grilled-Chicken Caesar Salad

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93% would make this recipe again

This protein-rich version of the classic salad shows why it has become a favourite.

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Preparation : 20 min Cooking : 15 min
430 calories/serving

Ingredients

1 chicken breasts, bone-in, skinless 600 g
1/4 cup olive oil 65 mL
1 1/2 slice bread, whole wheat, for the croutons 55 g
3 anchovy fillets, minced 12 g
1 1/2 clove garlic, crushed
1 egg yolks
1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard 8 g
3/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce 3.75 mL
1 1/2 tbsp wine vinegar 23 mL
3 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated 9 g
1 1/2 slice bacon, chopped 30 g
3/4 Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 420 g
1 pinch salt [optional] 0.2 g
ground pepper to taste [optional]
paper towels
aluminum foil

Method

Grill the chicken and croutons

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or preheat the broiler.
  2. Pat the chicken dry, then brush it with a little of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil the chicken until cooked through and golden-coloured, about 15 min, turning it once. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and cover it loosely with foil.
  3. Meanwhile, lightly oil a baking sheet, using a little more of the oil. Lay the bread cubes on the sheet and coat them thoroughly with the oil. Grill or broil until the cubes are lightly toasted, about 5 min. Set aside.

Make the dressing:

  1. Drain the anchovy fillets, pat them dry on a paper towel, then mince.
  2. In a small saucepan heat one tablespoon of the olive oil over moderately low heat. Add the crushed garlic then cook 2-3 min until it is softened. Add the minced anchovies, then stir and mash them 1 min to form a paste. Set aside.
  3. Separate the egg yolk(s) from the white(s). (Set aside the white(s) in a jar in the refrigerator or freezer for future use in another recipe).
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the yolk(s), mustard, vinegar, grated Parmesan cheese, and Worcestershire sauce. Add the remaining olive oil in a stream, whisking until the dressing is emulsified. Add the garlic and anchovy paste. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Dress the salad:

  1. In a nonstick pan, fry the chopped bacon until crisp. Set aside on a paper towel to absorb the excess fat.
  2. Wash the romaine lettuce, then spin-dry. Reserve the outer leaves for another use. Tear the pale-green inner leaves into bite-size pieces.
  3. In a salad bowl, toss the romaine lettuce with the croutons, the bacon bits, and the dressing until the salad is well combined. Cut the chicken crosswise into thin slices, then arrange them over the salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (310 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

430

Fat

22 g

33 %

Saturated 4.3 g
+ Trans 0 g

22 %

Cholesterol

170 mg

Sodium

490 mg

20 %

Carbohydrate

13 g

4 %

Fibre

4 g

16 %

Sugars

5 g

Net Carbs

9 g

Protein

44 g

Vitamin A

104 %

Vitamin C

53 %

Calcium

12 %

Iron

28 %

Claims

This recipe is :
Diet-related health claims  :
Heart-healthy
Excellent source of  :
Folacin, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Good source of  :
Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc
Source of  :
Calcium, Copper, Fibre, Vitamin D
Low  :
Saturated Fat
Free  :
Added Sugar, Trans Fat

DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Starches ½
Vegetables ½
Meat and Alternatives 5
Fats 3

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january 20, 2010 | I would make this recipe again

The salad was great. Very light and crisp. The only bad point I have to say is that the taste of the anchovies was dilluted, the flavour didn't come out. I was actually a little dissapointed in that aspect. Maybe try to add a few more next time.

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october 20, 2021 | I would make this recipe again

Tasted very good. Took a lot longer to make then I thought. Although this was my first recipe I made from here. I didn't use the anchovies and it still tasted great

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october 20, 2021 | I would make this recipe again

This was delicious and so simple, we loved it, definitely making again.

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