Keto Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

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  • prep time

    prep time

    12 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    12 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    24 min

Keto Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

10 ratings

It’s time to class up your boring Caesar salad! By grilling the inside of a fresh heart of romaine lettuce, you can add a new level of flavor and sophistication to your lunch. Homemade Caesar dressing is not only delicious, but it cuts out some of those questionable ingredients you come across on store bought salad dressing as well. This recipe is totally worth the effort!

Jessica L.

  • Net Carbs

    1.9 g

  • Fiber

    2.1 g

  • Total Carbs

    4 g

  • Protein

    59.1 g

  • Fats

    27.1 g

509 cals

Keto Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

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Ingredients

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

    Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

    6 ounce

  • Salt

    Salt

    0.25 teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    0.25 teaspoon

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    ½ tablespoon

  • Organic Hearts Of Romaine by Fresh Express

    Organic Hearts Of Romaine by Fresh Express

    2-½ ounce

  • Salt

    Salt

    0.25 teaspoon

  • Anchovy Paste

    Anchovy Paste

    ½ teaspoon

  • Dijon Mustard

    Dijon Mustard

    ¾ teaspoon

  • Mayo

    Mayo

    ½ teaspoon

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    ½ tablespoon

  • Lemon Juice

    Lemon Juice

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Salt

    Salt

    0.25 teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    0.25 teaspoon

  • Parmesan Cheese

    Parmesan Cheese

    1 tablespoon, grated

  • Parmesan Cheese

    Parmesan Cheese

    1 tablespoon, grated

Recipe Steps

steps 7

24 min

  • Step 1

    Prepare the chicken breast by pounding it to a 1-inch thickness. Sprinkle the first amount of salt and pepper over the exposed top.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Heat the first amount of olive oil in a medium or large skillet on medium heat. Place the chicken down in the oil, and cook it with the lid on for about 4-5 minutes per side. When the chicken is fully cooked, set it aside to cool.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Next, cut a romaine heart in half, lengthwise. Save one half for another time. Sprinkle the second amount of salt over the inside of the romaine heart. This will help bring out some of the moisture.
  • Step 4

    Quickly rinse out the skillet that was used previously. Simply give it a coating of pan spray, and then heat the skillet to medium heat. Place the romaine heart salted side down in the skillet. Cook the lettuce for about 4 minutes until the inside gets a browned crisp to it.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Remove the skillet from the heat. At this point, slice your chicken into strips. You may remove the base of the romaine heart now if you wish.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    To make the dressing, whisk together all the remaining ingredients (except for the final amount of parmesan).
    Step 6
  • Step 7

    Arrange your salad plate with the romaine and chicken. Drizzle the dressing over the ingredients, and top your salad off with shaved parmesan. Enjoy!

Comments 12

  • RemarkableKale878122

    RemarkableKale878122 3 years ago

    So yummy

    • LittleBoo

      LittleBoo 3 years ago

      If you miss croutons then you could use pork crackling ... Sorry, not sure of American choices but in the UK https://www.snafflingpig.co.uk/ have some fab flavour choices which are also great to use with a dip instead of chips over the Holidays

      • FortuitousCauliflower129336

        FortuitousCauliflower129336 2 years ago

        I used keto bread and made croutons.

      • SuperKale658424

        SuperKale658424 2 years ago

        Great idea🙌🏽

      • AwesomeAvacado141473

        AwesomeAvacado141473 3 years ago

        Yes, I use them too or we’ll done chaffles cubed

    • K287SS

      K287SS 4 years ago

      We grilled the chicken. Light salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Added more dimension to the chicken. We didn't grill the lettuce but not a fan of soggy lettuce. Only thing we will do different next time is to drizzle the dressing. Then shake in a container to cover more evenly. But overall delicious!!

      • Makayla

        Makayla 4 years ago

        Could also add the Parmesan wisps to replace the croutons that are traditionally in this salad as well

        • Anonymous

          Anonymous 6 years ago

          My lettuce became soggy from grilling :(

          • SuperAvocadoSuzanne

            SuperAvocadoSuzanne 4 years ago

            Yeah, I am not getting the grilled lettuce part. Think I will skip that step and add garlic but a good reminder of something good to eat

        • Weightlossloser

          Weightlossloser 6 years ago

          No garlic???? Whaaaaat?

          • TRD2821

            TRD2821 5 years ago

            I use garlic infused oil so it doesn't add any carbs. 🤗

        • Anonymous

          Anonymous 6 years ago

          This was awesome