Chicken Caesar Salad Meal Prep. Quick, Easy & Delicious
This chicken Caesar salad is beyond incredible and is easy to put together. It’s packed with protein, and the flavours and textures of this simple salad are unique. The Caesar dressing is what makes this salad so spectacular. Please enjoy.
Ingredients
Caesar Salad
- 3 - Cos or Romaine Lettuces, Shredded (Chiffonade) & Washed
- 3 - Chicken Breasts, Butterflied & Filleted
- 6 - Rashers Bacon, Sliced
- 5 - Sliced Bread of Choice, Torn
- 1 ½ Tbsp (30ml) - Olive Oil for Chicken
- 2 tsp (10ml) - Olive Oil for Bread
- Seasoning To Taste
Caesar Dressing
- 1 - Whole Egg
- 1 ½ tsp (15ml) - Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp (10g) - Dijon Mustard
- ⅔ Cup (150ml) - Neutral Flavoured Oil (I use mellow olive oil)
- 1 - Garlic Clove, Minced
- 20g (0.7oz) - Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated
- 6 - Anchovy Fillets In Oil
- Seasoning To Taste
Instructions
Caesar Dressing
- Place the egg, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and oil into a tall jar or container. Blend and emulsify with an immersion blender. Add in the remaining ingredients and blend again. Portion into containers and store in the fridge.
Caesar Salad
- Preheat oven to 180°c - 350°f. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
- Evenly lay the bacon on one baking tray and the torn bread on the other. Drizzle the bread with olive oil and seasoning to taste. Place both trays into the preheated oven and bake for 12-13 minutes or until the bacon is done to your liking and the torn bread is golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Place a pan over medium-high heat, once hot add in the olive oil and sear the chicken for 3 minutes on each side. Remove and rest for 5 minutes. Slice or dice the chicken and bacon.
- In a large bowl, add the shredded cos lettuce, chicken, bacon, grated parmesan, and seasoning to taste. Mix to combine and portion into meal prep containers.
- Serve with the caesar dressing and croutons. Dig in.
Nutrition Guide
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Caesar Dressing
Traditional Caesar dressing is made with egg yolks only, but the way I do it creates a more stable emulsion that holds together a lot longer. Please do not skip the anchovies in the dressing, it’s one of the main ingredients, and you’ll be surprised that you can’t taste them as a single ingredient. They blend exceptionally well with the other elements creating strong umami.
Croutons
I put the croutons in the salad for the recipe, but they will become soggy from the moisture in the lettuce if stored this way. To best preserve them, place them into a separate container and add them along with the dressing when ready to serve.
Chicken Caesar Salad Storage Instructions
Once the salad is assembled and the dressing and croutons have been placed on the side, store the salad in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. As for the croutons, keep them in a cool dark space. If you place them in the refrigerator, they will obtain too much moisture and become soggy and chewy.
Caesar Dressing Storage Instructions
It’s recommended to store the Caesar dressing separately. It must be eaten immediately if it’s placed on the salad before storing. As for storing, the Caesar dressing will last up to 7 days in the fridge.
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