Low Carb Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Low Carb Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken—a protein-packed, gluten-free twist on the classic Caesar salad. Tender, smoky grilled chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection with olive oil, garlic powder, and a hint of pepper, then layered atop crisp romaine lettuce, creamy low-carb Caesar dressing, and rich Parmesan cheese. Optional anchovy fillets lend a bold, salty depth, while a spritz of fresh lemon juice brightens every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines wholesome ingredients and bold flavors to create a truly satisfying meal. Perfect for ketogenic diets or anyone seeking a healthy, gourmet-quality lunch or dinner idea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
- 0.5 cup Caesar dressing (low-carb)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 pieces Anchovy fillets (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Brush this mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
While the chicken is resting, wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing. Toss until the lettuce is well coated.
If using, chop the anchovy fillets finely and add them to the salad. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes for added spice.
Add the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad.
Finish by drizzling lemon juice over the entire salad for added freshness.
Serve immediately, ensuring each plate receives an equal share of chicken slices and dressed greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 142.8 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.3 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 7348 mg | 319% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 184.1 g | 368% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 1911 mg | 147% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 3542 mg | 75% | |
*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.
