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Healthy Chicken Caesar Salad with Fries Recipe

Healthy Chicken Caesar Salad with Fries Recipe

5.1 from 11 reviews

Enjoy a healthier twist on the classic Caesar salad with this recipe that features crispy chicken, oven-baked fries, and a flavorful homemade dressing. The addition of hot honey adds a sweet and spicy kick to this satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Crispy Chicken:

  • 125g chicken breast (cut & pounded into a thin schnitzel)
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (20-25g)
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard (2-3g)
  • 1/4 tsp minced garlic (or garlic powder)
  • dash of paprika, mixed herbs, salt and pepper
  • 1315g panko breadcrumbs
  • 5g parmesan (grated)
  • dash of garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper

Healthy Fries:

  • 225250g white potato (peeled and chopped into fries)
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil (2-3g)
  • Seasonings to taste (e.g peri peri salt seasoning or paprika, garlic, salt and pepper)

Caesar Salad Dressing:

  • 10g light mayonnaise (about 1/2 tbsp)
  • 25g greek yogurt (heaped tbsp)
  • 1/4 tsp minced garlic (or garlic powder)
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp anchovy paste or anchovies blended to create a paste
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or red wine/white vinegar)
  • 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/41/2 Lemon (juiced)
  • 35g parmesan (grated)
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 1/21 head cos, romaine or iceberg lettuce

Hot Honey (optional):

  • 1 tsp honey (7g)
  • 2 tsp hot sauce (10g)
  • dash of chilli flakes

Instructions

  1. Crispy Chicken: Marinate the chicken breast in Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Dip the marinated chicken breast into the seasoned panko breadcrumb mixture.
  3. Spray with olive oil spray and air fry at 200°C for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway. Alternatively, bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  4. Healthy Fries: Rinse the starch off the potato until the water runs clear.
  5. Optional but recommended: Soak the fries in cold water with a dash of baking soda for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  6. Pat dry and add to a bowl with olive oil and seasonings, mixing well.
  7. Air fry at 200°C for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway.
  8. Caesar Salad: Mix the salad dressing ingredients until combined and to desired thickness and taste.
  9. Add the chopped lettuce into the bowl and mix well.
  10. Hot Honey (optional): Mix the honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes together.
  11. Serve: Serve the Caesar salad with the crispy chicken and fries, and top the chicken with some hot honey.
  12. Top with freshly grated parmesan and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra crunch, you can double coat the chicken with breadcrumbs.
  • Adjust the seasonings in the fries to suit your taste preferences.
  • Feel free to customize the salad with additional toppings like cherry tomatoes or croutons.

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Keywords: Healthy, Chicken Caesar Salad, Fries, Homemade, Crispy, Gluten Free