Chipotle Chicken Caesar Salad with Avocado and Lime
Inspired by techniques from America's Test Kitchen.
A hearty main-course Caesar with seared chicken breast, avocado and garlicky croutons, all tossed in a smoky chipotle and lime dressing.
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Method
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Equipment
- large non-stick frying pan
- bowl
- whisk
- chopping board
- instant-read thermometer
Nutrition per serving (estimated values)
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 669 kcal |
| Protein | 43.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22.1 g |
| of which sugars | 3.6 g |
| of which free sugars | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 45.3 g |
| of which saturates | 7.7 g |
| Fibre | 6.1 g |
| Salt | 2.24 g |
Protein per 100 kcal
6.5 g High Protein needs ≥ 10 g
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values
Metric · 4 servings
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 650 g)
- 3 g fine sea salt or table salt about ½ tsp
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Croutons
- 100 g white bread, in 1.5 cm cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic cloves, grated
Dressing
- 120 g mayonnaise
- 20 g Parmesan-style hard cheese, finely grated
- 2 anchovy fillets, mashed
- 1 tbsp chipotle chilli in adobo, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 garlic cloves, grated
Salad
- 500 g romaine hearts, torn
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
- 1
Make the croutons. Toss the bread with 2 tbsp oil and the garlic and fry in the pan over medium heat for 5 min, stirring, until golden. Set aside.
- 2
Cook the chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in the pan over medium-high heat and cook 5-6 min per side until golden and 74 °C in the centre. Rest 5 min, then slice.
- 3
Mix the dressing. Whisk the mayonnaise, Parmesan, anchovies, chipotle, lime juice and garlic until smooth.
- 4
Assemble. Toss the romaine and croutons with the dressing, pile onto plates, then top with sliced chicken and avocado.
Storage
Best on the day. Keep leftover chicken and dressing separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. Cool leftovers in a shallow container and refrigerate within 2 hours (within 1 hour on a day above 32°C).
