Mediterranean Diet Caesar Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner with Mediterranean Diet Caesar Chicken—a light and flavorful twist on the classic Caesar salad! This recipe combines tender, oven-baked chicken breasts infused with a tangy lemon-garlic marinade and a creamy homemade dressing made with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and savory anchovy fillets. Fresh romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives add Mediterranean flair, while a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese ties it all together. Perfect for a wholesome, protein-packed meal, this dish is both healthy and satisfying, ready in under an hour. Whether you're craving bold flavors or looking for dinner inspiration, this Caesar Chicken recipe checks all the boxes for delicious, balanced dining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 fillets anchovy fillets, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and half the minced garlic. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the lemon-garlic mixture over them. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the Caesar dressing in a medium bowl by combining Greek yogurt, anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, 0.25 cup of Parmesan cheese, the remaining garlic, and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Stir well until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and sliced Kalamata olives.
Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly.
Toss the romaine salad with the Caesar dressing and divide it among serving plates.
Top each salad with sliced chicken and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Caesar Chicken, a fusion of flavors perfect for a healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.9 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 650 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 4198 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 262.8 g | 526% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 1012 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3966 mg | 84% | |
*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.
