Keto-Friendly Chicken Caesar Salad
A low-carb and high-fat version of the classic Chicken Caesar Salad, with a punchy anchovy and garlic dressing, griddled chicken, and crispy parmesan "croutons".
Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt and pepper
- For the crispy parmesan "croutons":
- 50 g grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper
- For the dressing:
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 anchovy fillets chopped
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- For the salad:
- 2 heads of romaine lettuce chopped
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Toss to coat and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the parmesan "croutons." Combine the grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop the parmesan mixture into 8 piles. Flatten each mound slightly with the back of a spoon. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Heat a griddle pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken breasts and grill 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked. Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes. Slice into strips.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, chopped anchovy fillets, dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine the chopped romaine lettuce, sliced chicken, and grated parmesan cheese in a large mixing bowl. Toss with the prepared dressing.
- Serve the salad immediately, topped with the crispy parmesan "croutons." Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is keto-friendly, with only 7g net carbs per serving. You can add more fat using a higher quality olive oil, or by drizzling with some avocado oil or adding sliced avocado.