Keto Chicken Caesar Salad Bowl

Name: Keto Chicken Caesar Salad Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4

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A satisfying main dish salad featuring grilled chicken breast over crisp romaine lettuce with creamy homemade Caesar dressing and keto-friendly parmesan crisps.

Recipe Details

Units:

Metric Imperial

Servings:

Prep: 20 Cook: 15

Ingredients

600g1¼ lbs boneless chicken breasts
2 heads2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
150g1½ cups Parmesan cheese, grated
125ml½ cup mayonnaise
1 tsp1 tsp anchovy paste
2 cloves2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp1 tsp paprika
1 tsp1 tsp salt
½ tsp½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 slices4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
200g1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large1 large avocado, sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Spread ½ cup 150g1½ cups Parmesan cheese on a parchment-lined baking sheet in 8 small circles. Bake 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Cool completely.
Season 600g1¼ lbs boneless chicken breasts with 1 tsp1 tsp salt, ½ tsp½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 tsp1 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1 tsp1 tsp paprika. Heat 1 tablespoon 3 tbsp3 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 74°C/165°F). Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
For Caesar dressing, whisk together 125ml½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp1 tsp anchovy paste, 2 cloves2 cloves garlic cloves, 2 tbsp2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and remaining olive oil.
Add ½ cup grated parmesan to dressing and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a large bowl, toss 2 heads2 heads romaine lettuce with half the Caesar dressing.
Divide dressed lettuce among serving bowls. Top with sliced chicken, 200g1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 large1 large avocado slices, and crumbled 4 slices4 slices bacon.
Drizzle with remaining dressing and garnish with parmesan crisps and remaining grated cheese.

Ingredients

id: chicken_breasts metric: 600g imperial: 1¼ lbs name: boneless chicken breasts
id: romaine_lettuce metric: 2 heads imperial: 2 heads name: romaine lettuce, chopped
id: parmesan_cheese metric: 150g imperial: 1½ cups name: Parmesan cheese, grated
id: mayonnaise metric: 125ml imperial: ½ cup name: mayonnaise
id: anchovy_paste metric: 1 tsp imperial: 1 tsp name: anchovy paste
id: garlic metric: 2 cloves imperial: 2 cloves name: garlic cloves, minced
id: lemon_juice metric: 2 tbsp imperial: 2 tbsp name: fresh lemon juice
id: dijon_mustard metric: 1 tsp imperial: 1 tsp name: Dijon mustard
id: worcestershire_sauce metric: 1 tsp imperial: 1 tsp name: Worcestershire sauce
id: olive_oil metric: 3 tbsp imperial: 3 tbsp name: olive oil
id: italian_seasoning metric: 1 tsp imperial: 1 tsp name: Italian seasoning
id: paprika metric: 1 tsp imperial: 1 tsp name: paprika
id: salt metric: 1 tsp imperial: 1 tsp name: salt
id: black_pepper metric: ½ tsp imperial: ½ tsp name: freshly ground black pepper
id: bacon metric: 4 slices imperial: 4 slices name: bacon, cooked and crumbled
id: cherry_tomatoes metric: 200g imperial: 1 cup name: cherry tomatoes, halved
id: avocado metric: 1 large imperial: 1 large name: avocado, sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Spread ½ cup {parmesan_cheese} on a parchment-lined baking sheet in 8 small circles. Bake 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Cool completely.
Season {chicken_breasts} with {salt}, {black_pepper}, {italian_seasoning}, and {paprika}. Heat 1 tablespoon {olive_oil} in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 74°C/165°F). Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
For Caesar dressing, whisk together {mayonnaise}, {anchovy_paste}, {garlic}, {lemon_juice}, {dijon_mustard}, {worcestershire_sauce}, and remaining olive oil.
Add ½ cup grated parmesan to dressing and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a large bowl, toss {romaine_lettuce} with half the Caesar dressing.
Divide dressed lettuce among serving bowls. Top with sliced chicken, {cherry_tomatoes}, {avocado} slices, and crumbled {bacon}.
Drizzle with remaining dressing and garnish with parmesan crisps and remaining grated cheese.

Tips

Parmesan Crisps: Watch carefully - they go from golden to burnt quickly. Let cool completely for maximum crispiness.

Chicken Texture: Don't overcook chicken. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy and let rest before slicing.

Lettuce Prep: Wash and thoroughly dry romaine. Wet lettuce dilutes the dressing.

Anchovy Substitute: If you don't like anchovies, add extra Worcestershire sauce and a pinch of salt for umami.

Carb Count: This recipe contains approximately 6g net carbs per serving.

Make-Ahead: Prepare all components separately. Assemble just before serving to prevent wilting.

Tips

Parmesan Crisps: Watch carefully - they go from golden to burnt quickly. Let cool completely for maximum crispiness.

Chicken Texture: Don't overcook chicken. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy and let rest before slicing.

Lettuce Prep: Wash and thoroughly dry romaine. Wet lettuce dilutes the dressing.

Anchovy Substitute: If you don't like anchovies, add extra Worcestershire sauce and a pinch of salt for umami.

Carb Count: This recipe contains approximately 6g net carbs per serving.

Make-Ahead: Prepare all components separately. Assemble just before serving to prevent wilting.

Categories & Tags

Category:

Main Dishes

Tags:

keto chicken caesar-salad low-carb protein-rich salad quick-dinner fresh healthy