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Chicken Caesar salad
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 151 kcal —
- Protein 13 g 25%
- Carbohydrate 2.6 g 1%
- Fat 9.6 g 12%
- Saturated fat 1.3 g 6%
- Fibre 1.1 g 4%
- Sugars 0.9 g —
- Sodium 206 mg 9%
- Cholesterol 42.1 mg 14%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 202 µg 22%
- Vitamin C 13 mg 14%
- Vitamin D 0.16 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 1.5 mg 10%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.08 mg 7%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.11 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 4.7 mg 30%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.49 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.23 mg 14%
- Folate (B9) 74.5 µg 19%
- Vitamin B12 0.23 µg 10%
Minerals
- Calcium 43.7 mg 3%
- Iron 0.9 mg 5%
- Magnesium 18.7 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 43.5 mg 3%
- Potassium 272 mg 6%
- Zinc 0.61 mg 6%
- Copper 0.06 mg 6%
- Manganese 0.11 mg 5%
- Selenium 12.4 µg 23%
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Questions about Chicken Caesar salad
How do you make a chicken Caesar salad that stays crisp?
Toss dry cos or romaine leaves with just enough dressing to coat them, then add sliced cooked chicken, shaved Parmesan and croutons just before serving. Keeping the croutons and dressing separate until the last moment stops them turning soggy.
How should you cook chicken for a Caesar salad?
Pan-fry a chicken breast over a medium heat until browned and cooked through, turning it as it cooks; check that the thickest part reaches 75 °C. Rest it for a few minutes before slicing so the juices settle.
Does Caesar salad dressing contain raw egg or anchovies?
Traditional-style dressing often contains raw egg yolk and anchovies, though recipes differ. Use pasteurised egg for a dressing made with raw egg, or choose a version without egg; anchovies can be left out, but the dressing will lose some of its savoury depth.
How long can you keep chicken Caesar salad in the fridge?
Refrigerate cooked chicken within two hours, in a covered container at 5 °C or colder, and use it within two days. Store the chicken, dressed leaves and croutons separately where possible; discard salad that has been left out for more than two hours.
What can you use instead of chicken in a Caesar salad?
Grilled prawns, sliced hard-boiled egg, or crispy chickpeas all work well with cos leaves, Parmesan and Caesar dressing. For a meat-free version, chickpeas add a hearty bite without competing with the dressing.
Does chicken Caesar salad have more protein than Caesar salad without chicken?
Yes: chicken Caesar salad has 13 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 4.67 g in Caesar salad. The chicken is the main reason for the difference.
What can you serve with chicken Caesar salad?
It is often served as a meal on its own, with toasted bread or extra croutons for crunch. For a fuller spread, pair it with a simple vegetable soup or grilled vegetables rather than another creamy, heavily dressed dish.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 6739 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
