High-Protein Chicken Caesar Salad with Brioche Croutons by @veryhungrygreek

27 min

1 serving

🍗

170 g

Chicken breast

🧂

0.5 g

Salt

⚫

0.2 g

Pepper

🍗

10 ml

Chicken seasoning

🫗

4 ml

Low calorie spray

🥓

40 g

Smoked bacon medallions

🥬

85 g

Romaine lettuce

🧀

10 g

Parmesan

🥣

30 ml

Light Caesar dressing

🍞

30 g

Brioche bun

🧄

0.2 g

Garlic granules

🧅

0.2 g

Onion granules

🌶️

1.2 g

Paprika

🧂

1 g

Italian seasoning

  1. Butterfly
    • chicken breast

    Butterfly the 165 g chicken breast, then slice it fully through to make two thin pieces.

  2. Season
    • chicken breast
    • salt

    Season both chicken pieces with the salt, black pepper, and 2 tsp chicken seasoning.

  3. Spray
    • low-calorie cooking spray

    Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and heat it over medium-high heat.

  4. Fry
    • chicken breast

    Fry the seasoned chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until cooked through and the center reaches 75°C / 165°F.

  5. Rest
    • chicken breast

    Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest while preparing the croutons.

  6. Dice
    • brioche bun

    Dice the half brioche bun into small, even crouton-sized cubes.

  7. Coat
    • brioche bun
    • low-calorie cooking spray
    • garlic granules

    Coat the brioche cubes with low-calorie cooking spray and season with garlic granules, onion granules, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

  8. Air-fry
    • brioche bun

    Air fry the seasoned brioche cubes at 200°C / 390°F for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp and golden.

  9. Slice
    • chicken breast

    Slice the rested chicken into bite-sized strips.

  10. Add
    • romaine lettuce
    • smoked bacon medallions
    • Parmesan cheese

    Add the romaine lettuce, cooked smoked bacon medallions, Parmesan cheese, sliced chicken, and brioche croutons to a mixing bowl.

  11. Drizzle
    • light Caesar dressing

    Drizzle the salad with 2 tbsp light Caesar dressing and toss gently before serving.

High-Protein Chicken Caesar Salad with Brioche Croutons by @veryhungrygreek

27 min

1 serving

🍗

170 g

Chicken breast

🧂

0.5 g

Salt

⚫

0.2 g

Pepper

🍗

10 ml

Chicken seasoning

🫗

4 ml

Low calorie spray

🥓

40 g

Smoked bacon medallions

🥬

85 g

Romaine lettuce

🧀

10 g

Parmesan

🥣

30 ml

Light Caesar dressing

🍞

30 g

Brioche bun

🧄

0.2 g

Garlic granules

🧅

0.2 g

Onion granules

🌶️

1.2 g

Paprika

🧂

1 g

Italian seasoning

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Butterfly the 165 g chicken breast, then slice it fully through to make two thin pieces.

    🍗chicken breast
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/11

    Season both chicken pieces with the salt, black pepper, and 2 tsp chicken seasoning.

    🍗chicken breast
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🍗chicken seasoning
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/11

    Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and heat it over medium-high heat.

    🫗low-calorie cooking spray
    🍳frying pan

  4. Step 4/11

    Fry the seasoned chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until cooked through and the center reaches 75°C / 165°F.

    🍗chicken breast
    🍳frying pan
    🥢tongs

  5. Step 5/11

    Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest while preparing the croutons.

    🍗chicken breast
    🥢tongs
    🪵cutting board

  6. Step 6/11

    Dice the half brioche bun into small, even crouton-sized cubes.

    🍞brioche bun
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  7. Step 7/11

    Coat the brioche cubes with low-calorie cooking spray and season with garlic granules, onion granules, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

    🍞brioche bun
    🫗low-calorie cooking spray
    🧄garlic granules
    🧅onion granules
    🌶️paprika
    🧂Italian seasoning
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

  8. Step 8/11

    Air fry the seasoned brioche cubes at 200°C / 390°F for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp and golden.

    🍞brioche bun
    🥢tongs

  9. Step 9/11

    Slice the rested chicken into bite-sized strips.

    🍗chicken breast
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  10. Step 10/11

    Add the romaine lettuce, cooked smoked bacon medallions, Parmesan cheese, sliced chicken, and brioche croutons to a mixing bowl.

    🥬romaine lettuce
    🥓smoked bacon medallions
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🍗chicken breast
    🍞brioche bun
    🥣mixing bowl

  11. Step 11/11

    Drizzle the salad with 2 tbsp light Caesar dressing and toss gently before serving.

    🥣light Caesar dressing
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Seasoning, Vegetables, Sauce, Bakery

Ingredients

Chicken breast, Salt, Pepper, Chicken seasoning, Low calorie spray, Smoked bacon medallions, Romaine lettuce, Parmesan, Light Caesar dressing, Brioche bun, Garlic granules, Onion granules, Paprika, Italian seasoning

Notes

Salt (to season chicken, for croutons seasoning), Pepper (to season chicken, for croutons seasoning), Low calorie spray (for frying chicken and croutons), Smoked bacon medallions (cooked), Garlic granules (for croutons seasoning), Onion granules (for croutons seasoning), Paprika (for croutons seasoning), Italian seasoning (for croutons seasoning)

Allergens

Egg, Milk, Fish, Wheat, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein

Calories

446 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 60g, Carbohydrates: 27g, Fat: 15g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 190mg, Iron: 2.6mg, Potassium: 810mg, Sodium: 1250mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 460µg, Vitamin C: 6mg, Vitamin K: 105µg, Vitamin B12: 0.8µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

12 minutes

Overall

27 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, frying pan, tongs, spoon

Appliances

Air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Salad

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Meal Prep, Post-workout

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@veryhungrygreek

Origin

Cuisine

American, Italian-American

Geographic

United Kingdom, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crispy, Tender, Juicy, Creamy

Flavors

Savory, Smoky, Garlicky, Herby, Salty, Tangy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep below 32°C / 90°F,Discard sooner if the salad contains dressing or cooked chicken in hot conditions), fridge : 3 days (Store cooked chicken and bacon in an airtight container,Keep dressing, lettuce, and croutons separate for best texture,Reheat chicken to 75°C / 165°F before eating if preferred), freezer : 90 days (Freeze only the cooked chicken,Do not freeze dressed lettuce, Parmesan, or brioche croutons,Store chicken in a freezer-safe airtight container)