Whole30 Caesar Chicken
Elevate your Whole30 experience with this fresh and satisfying Whole30 Caesar Chicken recipe! Featuring perfectly baked, juicy chicken breasts paired with a creamy, dairy-free Caesar dressing made from wholesome ingredients like garlic, anchovy paste, coconut milk, and olive oil, this salad is bursting with bold flavors. Tossed with crunchy romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, crispy Whole30-compliant bacon, and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a cheesy touch, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in under 45 minutes, it's the ideal weeknight dinner or meal prep option that stays true to your clean-eating goals. Perfect for Whole30 enthusiasts seeking a healthy twist on a classic Caesar salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 0.25 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
- 0.5 cup Whole30 compliant bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season them with salt and black pepper.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the Whole30 Caesar dressing by combining the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, anchovy paste, coconut aminos, coconut milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
Once the chicken is done, allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled bacon.
Add the sliced chicken to the salad bowl.
Drizzle the prepared Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated.
Sprinkle nutritional yeast over the top for a cheesy flavor that is Whole30 compliant.
Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious Whole30 Caesar Chicken salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.9 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.2 g | 141% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 680 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 5539 mg | 241% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.1 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 274.5 g | 549% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 550 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 5998 mg | 128% | |
*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.
