Description
This halal-friendly Chicken Caesar Salad features tender oven-roasted chicken, crispy croutons, and a tangy buttermilk dressing. Protein-packed with Italian flair, it offers a satisfying crunch and creamy texture balancing every bite. Serve as a main meal or light lunch.
Ingredients
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for croutons)
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for chicken)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro)
2 cloves grated/minced garlic
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan (or Pecorino Romano)
2 heads romaine lettuce (or spinach/arugula)
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts (or tenderloins)
4 cups ciabatta cubes (or day-old bread)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan (grated for garnish)
2 Tbsp buttermilk (or non-dairy yogurt)
1 lemon (juiced)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Whisk 3 Tbsp olive oil, parsley, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a bowl.
Toss ciabatta cubes with the oil mixture. Bake 15 minutes, until golden. Set aside.
Marinate chicken in 3 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, salt, and pepper for 20 minutes.
Grill or cook chicken over medium heat until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest, then slice into strips.
Combine 2 Tbsp buttermilk, remaining lemon juice, 1/4 cup Parmesan, salt, and pepper to make dressing. Chill 10 minutes.
Toss romaine with dressing, top with croutons, chicken, and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Use halal-certified chicken
Substitute croutons with kale chips for gluten-free option
Prep components up to 6 hours in advance
For extra tang, add 1 tsp lemon zest to dressing
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Oven Roasting, Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg