From cafedelites.com
Skinny Chicken and Avocado Caesar Salad
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1/2 loaf ciabatta, sliced
- 1 lb whole chicken breast fillets, skinless and boneless
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 pinch salt
- 7 oz shortcut bacon, cut into strips
- 2 large eggs, boiled soft or hard boiled
- 2 heads baby cos lettuce, washed and dried
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
For the dressing
- 2/3 cup greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 fillets anchovy, finely chopped
- 1/2 large lemon, juiced
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 pinches salt and pepper
Steps
- Preheat the oven to grill/broil settings on medium-high heat. Place the bread slices onto an oven tray; drizzle with 1 tablespoon and bake in the oven on the middle shelf until crispy.
5-10 min
- Rub the chicken breast with 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons parsley flakes and 1 pinch salt. Heat a non-stick grilling pan or skillet with a drizzle of 1 tablespoon olive oil and fry the chicken until golden on both sides, then remove and set aside onto a warm plate. Add 7 oz bacon strips to the same pan and fry until golden and crispy. While the bacon is frying, boil 2 large eggs to your liking.
10 min
- Combine ⅔ cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon oil, 2 cloves garlic, 2 fillets anchovy, ½ large lemon juice and 3 tablespoons parmesan. Whisk until well combined; add 2 pinches salt and pepper to your taste and whisk again. Taste test.
- Combine lettuce with the chicken and 7 oz bacon strips; 2 large eggs, halved; 1 medium avocado slices; ½ cup shaved parmesan cheese; and bread pieces, halved. Pour over the dressing, mix well to combine and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving
- kcal
- 559
- protein
- 54 g
- carbs
- 40 g
- fat
- 20 g