Low Carb Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe
This Low Carb Chicken Caesar Salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy pan-seared chicken, crunchy parmesan crisps, and a creamy homemade keto-friendly Caesar dressing for a satisfying, low-carb meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Low Carb Chicken Caesar Salad
- 1 pound Chicken Breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 6 cups Romaine Lettuce
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Crisps
Low Carb Caesar Salad Dressing
- 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 ounce Anchovies in Olive Oil (4 Anchovy filets)
- 4 Cloves Fresh Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Make the Caesar Salad Dressing: Place all the dressing ingredients (mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese, anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt) into a blender and pulse until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Pour into a container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create two thin slices each. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken slices in the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 6-7 minutes total). Remove from heat and let rest briefly.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, grated parmesan cheese, and parmesan crisps. Pour the chilled Caesar dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all the leaves evenly.
- Serve: Divide the salad mixture evenly into four bowls. Slice the cooked chicken and arrange the slices on top of each salad bowl. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To keep the chicken juicy, avoid overcrowding the pan while cooking.
- Parmesan crisps can be purchased or easily made by baking thin layers of parmesan cheese until crispy.
- This salad is best served immediately to enjoy the crispness of the lettuce and parmesan chips.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the parmesan and use dairy-free mayo and cheese substitutes.
- Anchovies can be adjusted or omitted based on preference, though they add authentic Caesar flavor.
