Dairy-Free Caesar Chicken
Elevate your dinner routine with this flavorful and wholesome Dairy-Free Caesar Chicken recipe! Perfect for those seeking creamy indulgence without the dairy, this dish showcases tender, oven-baked chicken breasts topped with a velvety, homemade Caesar dressing crafted from coconut yogurt, nutritional yeast, and tangy Dijon mustard. The recipe balances bold ingredients like anchovy paste, garlic, and capers to deliver that classic Caesar taste while keeping it dairy-free. Finished with crunchy croutons and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this gluten-optional, protein-packed meal comes together in just 40 minutes, making it a satisfying and healthy option for busy weeknights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 cup coconut yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 cup croutons
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Rub each chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each chicken breast for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown but not cooked through.
Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
While the chicken is baking, prepare the dairy-free Caesar dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, capers, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, and anchovy paste until smooth.
Once the chicken is cooked through, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
Slice the chicken and drizzle with the prepared dairy-free Caesar dressing.
Top with croutons and fresh parsley.
Serve warm and enjoy your dairy-free Caesar chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1798 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.6 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 578 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 4522 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 227.8 g | 456% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 496 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
