Best 9 Cook Yourself Thins Chicken Caesar Salad Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Chicken Caesar Salad, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to culinary bliss. This classic dish combines the savory taste of grilled or crispy chicken, the crispiness of romaine lettuce, the richness of creamy Caesar dressing, and the tangy crunch of Parmesan cheese. Indulge in the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite. Our curated collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences, from traditional to unique variations. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect Chicken Caesar Salad recipe to satisfy your cravings.**

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Chicken Caesar Salad:** Experience the timeless flavors of this beloved salad with a traditional Caesar dressing made from scratch.

2. **Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad:** Savor the smoky and succulent grilled chicken in this version, adding an extra layer of depth and flavor.

3. **Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad:** Delight in the crispy, golden-brown chicken that adds a delightful textural contrast to the salad.

4. **Healthy Chicken Caesar Salad:** Enjoy a lighter and healthier take on the classic, using Greek yogurt and reduced-fat dressing.

5. **Bacon Chicken Caesar Salad:** Amp up the indulgence with crispy bacon bits that add a smoky, savory touch to the salad.

6. **Avocado Chicken Caesar Salad:** Introduce a creamy and nutritious twist with the addition of ripe avocados, creating a rich and satisfying salad.

7. **Shrimp Caesar Salad:** Delight in a seafood twist on the classic, featuring succulent shrimp and a tangy Caesar dressing.

8. **Cobb Chicken Caesar Salad:** Elevate your salad experience with the addition of hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, avocado, and blue cheese, resulting in a hearty and flavorful meal.

9. **Kale Caesar Salad:** Discover a healthier alternative with kale as the base, providing a boost of nutrients and a slightly bitter note that complements the dressing.

10. **Caesar Salad Dressing:** Master the art of making Caesar dressing from scratch, ensuring the perfect balance of flavors to enhance your salad.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

COOK YOURSELF THIN'S CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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Another from the Cook Yourself Thin girls on Lifetime TV. Enjoy! The chicken makes it more filling, but the dressing is what stands out for me.

Provided by McGelby

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces chicken breasts, skinless
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices baguette, on the diagonal
1/2 medium garlic clove
2 heads baby romaine lettuce
1 large egg
1/2 cup arugula
1/2 cup mustard, cress
2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons fat-free Greek yogurt
1/2 garlic clove
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon malt vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Boil about 4 cups of water.
  • Brush the chicken with a little olive oil.
  • On a hot grill pan, sear the chicken breast for 4 to 5 minutes before flipping over and doing the same on the other side.
  • Slice the baguette on the diagonal and place on a baking sheet.
  • Brush on a little olive oil.
  • Toast the bread for about 10 minutes, until crisp.
  • Rub with the garlic clove.
  • Once you have strong grill marks over the chicken breast on both sides, cover your pan with foil and place into the hot oven on the higher shelf for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, wash the lettuce and spin dry.
  • Carefully drop the egg in boiling water and boil for 5 minutes exactly. Empty the boiling water out of the pan and replace it with cold water.
  • Let the egg stand in the cold water while you finish the recipe.
  • To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients into a small mixing bowl and stir together with a whisk.
  • Taste and season before setting aside.
  • Put the washed and dried salad leaves into a big bowl with the dressing.
  • Toss for a couple of minutes to make sure that all the leaves are coated.
  • Add the shaved/grated Parmesan and arugula.
  • Toss once again.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and let it cool down enough to handle before slicing on the diagonal.
  • Plate up the salad, making sure that the chicken is evenly distributed.
  • Tuck the crispy baguette toasts on the side of the salad and add half the soft-boiled egg.
  • Finally, grind over some black pepper, scatter the sunflower seeds, and serve.

LIGHT CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cubed day-old crusty bread (preferably whole wheat)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
1 small clove garlic
2 anchovy fillets
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the bread cubes in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, tossing halfway through, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the dressing: Puree the yogurt, 2 tablespoons parmesan, the garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, mustard and 2 tablespoons water in a mini food processor or a blender. Pound the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap with a heavy skillet until 1/2 inch thick. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; add the chicken and season with salt. Brush evenly with 1 tablespoon of the dressing and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parmesan. Broil, undisturbed, until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. Toss the lettuce, croutons and the remaining dressing and 3/4 cup parmesan in a large bowl. Thinly slice the chicken. Divide the salad among bowls, top with the chicken and season with pepper.
  • Photograph by Christopher Testani

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 85 milligrams, Sodium 534 milligrams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 37 grams

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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Make a restaurant-worthy chicken Caesar with a little help from your humble broiler and sheet pan. Chicken breasts and homemade croutons get golden in the oven. Charring the romaine adds a new dimension to this dinner standby.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 anchovy fillets in oil, mashed with the flat side of a knife
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 small cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for topping
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups torn crusty bread (about 4 ounces)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
2 romaine lettuce hearts, quartered lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line half of a rimmed baking sheet with foil, folding up the edges to make a tray. Whisk the anchovies, lemon zest and juice, 1 grated garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; let sit for a few minutes. Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, 1/4 cup parmesan and 2 tablespoons water. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the dressing in a separate bowl for the chicken. Stir the chives into the remaining dressing.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil with the remaining garlic clove; toss with the bread pieces in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Spread the bread on the unlined half of the baking sheet. Arrange the chicken on the other half; season with salt and pepper and brush with the reserved 2 tablespoons dressing. Bake until the bread is crisp, about 15 minutes. Remove the croutons to a plate.
  • Preheat the broiler. Arrange the romaine cut-side up on the open spot on the baking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil until the lettuce is charred in spots and the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Let the chicken rest 8 to 10 minutes, then slice.
  • Divide the lettuce, chicken and croutons among plates. Top with the dressing, the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan and more chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Fat 42 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 115 milligrams, Sodium 1276 milligrams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CLASSIC CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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A classic recipe for a reason, this chicken Caesar salad is delicious and satisfying. Crunchy romaine, creamy dressing, tender chicken and savoury cheese come together for a tasty favourite.

Provided by Cracker Barrel

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     CRACKER BARREL Shreds

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups tightly packed chopped romaine lettuce
1 pound cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
½ cup CRACKER BARREL Finely Shredded 100% Parmesan Cheese
½ cup seasoned croutons
¼ cup KRAFT Creamy Caesar Dressing

Steps:

  • Cover 4 plates with lettuce.
  • Top with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
  • Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 384.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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When you order this dish in a restaurant, you usually get a Caesar salad topped with dry slices of chicken breast. Here, the moist shreds are bathed in the dressing with the lettuce - another story altogether.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield Serves four to six

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head of romaine lettuce
1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, poached and shredded about 2 cups shredded chicken
1 cup garlic croutons (see below)
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan or shaved Parmesan
Chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, marjoram
1 small garlic clove
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 anchovy, soaked for five minutes in cold water, then rinsed and drained on a paper towel
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon wine or sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 coddled egg yolk (optional; see below)
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Remove the tough outer leaves of romaine and discard. Wash and dry the remaining leaves. Tear into medium pieces, and place in a salad bowl with the chicken, croutons and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan.
  • Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle with a little salt, and mash to a paste. Add the anchovy, and mash together with the garlic. Stir in the lemon juice. Add the vinegar, mustard, coddled egg yolk, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil. Shortly before serving, toss with the salad. Sprinkle on the herbs and remaining Parmesan, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 274, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 463 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SKINNY CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



Skinny chicken Caesar salad image

Makeover the typically heavy Caesar dressing by swapping mayonnaise for Greek yogurt - low in fat and calories, but still deliciously creamy

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Lunch, Supper

Time 42m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp olive oil
juice 1 lemon
1 large Romaine or Cos lettuce , chopped into large pieces
1 punnet salad cress
4 hard-boiled eggs , peeled and quartered
25g parmesan , finely grated
50g anchovy fillets, half chopped, half left whole
170g pot fat-free Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Put the chicken breasts in a large bowl with the olive oil and 1 tbsp lemon juice, then season. Heat the grill to high. Put the chicken breasts on a foil-lined tray and cook under the grill for 10-12 mins until golden and cooked through, turning once during cooking. Transfer to a plate or board and slice.
  • Arrange the lettuce, cress and eggs on a platter or serving plates and top with the cooked chicken. Mix together the Parmesan, chopped anchovies, yogurt and remaining lemon juice, season to taste and pour over the salad. Arrange the whole anchovy fillets on top of each salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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Depending on your appetite, this variation on a classic Caesar salad with grilled chicken makes an excellent first-course or a full-on meal. Hitting the lettuce with a little fire is an unexpectedly brilliant trick; the green leaves char and crisp and the insides become slightly tender, but you still get the satisfying crunch everyone loves about romaine. If you're a pescatarian, try it with grilled tuna, salmon or scallops.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 salt-cured anchovies, rinsed and dried
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds skinless and boneless chicken breasts
2 hard-cooked eggs
1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce
4 slices whole-grain bread, without crusts

Steps:

  • Place 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small saucepan. Add anchovies and cook on low, stirring, until they fall apart and meld with the oil. Place in a small bowl. Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and remaining olive oil.
  • Place chicken in a bowl, add 1/4 cup of the olive oil dressing, turn to coat chicken breasts, cover and set aside to marinate 2 hours, longer if refrigerated.
  • Separate egg whites and yolks. Place yolks in a small dish, add a little of the dressing, blend until smooth and mix in with the rest of the dressing. Stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Dice whites and keep them separate.
  • Light a grill. Remove any tired outer leaves from the romaine, then quarter each head vertically. Place on a large platter and drizzle cut sides with a little of the dressing. Grill romaine close to the heat source, turning clusters of leaves and any individual leaves so they wilt a little and become lightly charred. Remove. Place bread on grill and sear to toast. Remove. Place chicken on grill and cook, turning a few times and basting with the marinade until cooked through, about 15 minutes. It's best to grill chicken away from the source of heat so it does not char.
  • Coarsely shred romaine onto a large rimmed platter. Dice toasted bread and add it, along with the egg whites. Drizzle with about half the dressing. Slice the chicken about 1/2-inch thick, arrange it over the romaine and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 620, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1059 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

QUICK CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



Quick Chicken Caesar Salad image

Kim Blanda of Neptune, New Jersey hails this zesty dish a success. "After tasting the salad at a friend's going-away party, I made sure to request the recipe. Now I fix it for my husband just about every week," she tells. :It's great with a potato or pasta side dish and chunks of crusty bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups torn romaine
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into strips
2 cups seasoned salad croutons
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CAESAR SALAD DRESSING (COOK YOURSELF THIN)



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I love this recipe! I do not take credit for this recipe, it is in the Cook Yourself Thin cookbook, and I just wanted to put it on here to have in safe keeping. This dressing is delicious! Tastes just like or maybe even better than regular caesar dressing. And oh-so low cal! Yum! Enjoy!

Provided by SaraLi2308

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 2 Entree salads, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons fat-free Greek yogurt or 2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon malt vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients into a small mixing bowl and whisk together.
  • Taste and season (with salt and pepper).

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh chicken, romaine lettuce, and parmesan cheese will make all the difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Cook the chicken perfectly: Overcooked chicken is tough and dry, so be sure to cook it just until it is cooked through.
  • Make your own dressing: Homemade dressing is always better than store-bought, and it's easy to make. Simply whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Don't skimp on the parmesan cheese: Parmesan cheese is one of the key ingredients in Caesar salad, so be sure to use a good quality cheese and grate it fresh.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Caesar salad is best enjoyed immediately after it is made, so don't let it sit around for too long.

Conclusion:

Chicken Caesar salad is a classic for a reason. It's delicious, easy to make, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make the best Chicken Caesar salad at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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