Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Gluten-Free Croutons: A Delicious, Nutritious, and Easy Recipe

 

If what you are after is a gluten-free, healthy dish that can be taken for lunch or dinner, Gluten-Free Croutons Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad should be on the upper part of the list. That is, this age-old recipe contains a lot of protein due to the presence of the soft pieces of chicken that have been grilled and placed in the salad together with lettuce, Caesar dressing, and the crispy and gluten-free croutons. Additionally, it is so tasty and simple that it is impossible to withstand, and the people whose diet is ‘gluten-free’ do not have to miss out. 

Irrespective of whether you are in the USA, UK, Canada, Europe, or any other place in the whole wide world, this gluten-free Caesar salad is perfect for anyone in need of a light, filling, and healthy meal. In this article, we wish, step by step, to share this tasty dish’s recipe: ingredients, how to prepare it, how to serve, as well as nutrition values and you’ll be able to prepare this lovely dish in a moment!

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 Ingredients (Serves 4)

 

  For the Salad:

·         2 large chicken breasts (about 400 g)

·         1 large head of romaine lettuce (or 2 smaller heads)

·         1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly shredded preferred)

·         1 cup gluten-free croutons (made croutons or bought)

·         1 tablespoon olive oil

·         Salt and pepper to taste

·         1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) 

 For the Gluten-Free Croutons:

·         4 slices of gluten-free bread (cubed)

·         2 tablespoons olive oil

·         1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

·         1/4 teaspoon sea salt

·         1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano or Italian seasoning

 

 Ingredients for the Caesar Dressing (Gluten-Free):

·         Half a cup of mayonnaise (make sure you buy gluten-free)

·         One tablespoon of Dijon mustard

·         One tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce (buy gluten-free)

·         Two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice

·         Two cloves of garlic, chopped very fine

·         One half cup of grated mozzarella cheese

·         Salt and pepper as per taste

  How To Make Croutons? Step-by-step guide

 

  Step 1: Cook the Chicken First

1. Adjust the grill to medium high heat above it.
2. Rub olive oil, salt, and pepper, plus garlic powder (optional), onto the chicken breast.
3. Cook the chicken for around 5-7 minutes for one side or until it's ready with an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
4. When done, take the chicken off the grill for 5 minutes, then cut out the chicken into strips or cubes after those minutes elapse.

 

 Step 2: Prepare gluten-free croutons

1. First, preheat the oven to 375 f (190 c).
2. Chop gluten-free bread into small cubes.
3. Place olive oil and garlic powder, sea salt, and dried oregano into a bowl with the bread cubes, mixing well.
4. Place the prepared bread cubes on a baking sheet in one layer.
5. Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Stir half way through to ensure all croutons brown evenly.
6. Take the croutons out of the oven and leave it to cool down.

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 Step 3: Create the Gluten-Free Caesar Dressing

1. Take a medium bowl and whisk mayonnaise with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic in it.
2. Finally, add in the Parmesan cheese and mix until combined properly.
3. Using your discretion, add salt and pepper to the dressing. For a thicker consistency, feel free to include a bit more mayonnaise or olive oil if you so wish. 

4. In the meantime, just keep the dressing on standby for when you're ready to give the salad a final toss.

 

 Step 4: How to Put the Salad Together 

1. Rinse the rosemary and cut it into small squares or large bites.
2. Take a big or medium bowl and add cut romaine leaves, sliced grilled chicken, gluten-free crow dons, and parmesan cheese.
3. Add the gluten-free Caesar dressing on top of the salad and stir well until all the ingredients are covered evenly.

 

 Side Dishes Ideas

Instead of preparing the salad and letting it sour, toss the salad and serve over gluten-free croutons with grilled chicken reheating. This is also the right quantity for a family meal or small gathering, as the recipe makes 4 servings. 

Additionally, a little black pepper freshly ground or some more Parmesan cheese, for example, can be used as a garnish on the salad. For those who want to lose weight, a low-fat or vegan dressing could be used, or simply avoiding excess cheese and croissants would suffice.

 

 Nutritional Profile (for one serving) 

·         Calories: 450 kcal

·         Proteins: 35 g 

·         Fats: 28 g

·         Carbohydrates: 12g

·         Fiber: 3 g

·         Sugars: 2g

·         Sodium: 900 mg

 

This nutritional information calculates the values based on the use of listed ingredients; however, do not hesitate to adjust them according to your tastes, for instance, using less caloric dressings or less caloric cheese.

 

 The Reasons Why This Dish Is So Popular 

1.    Appropriate for Gluten-Free Diets: This salad can be enjoyed in abundance by gluten-intolerant or celiac persons without compromising on flavor and texture appeal.

2.    Nutritious and satisfying: The use of grilled lean chicken along with fresh romaine lettuce makes an ideal mix of proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

3.    Simple and Straight forward: This dish can be completed in fewer than 30 minutes, which is perfect for those busy weekdays or healthy lunch.

4.    Flexible: The ingredients can be tailored to your liking or health needs. Replace grilled chicken with shrimp, add creamy avocado, or go crazy with more veggies such as cherry tomatoes or cucumbers.

5.    Great for Meal Prepping: This salad does not spoil easily and is so perfect for meal prep. Just pack the dressing separately with the salad and mix when ready to eat. 

 

 How to Make the Tastiest Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad 

1.    Marinate Your Chicken: To improve the taste of grilled chicken, smear and keep it in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for about thirty minutes before grilling the chicken.

2.    Prepare Croutons That Are Gluten-Free by Yourself: There are ready gluten-free croissants nowadays, but making one yourself allows you to season it however you want and even make sure that it would be the crunchiest croissant of all if you so desire. More so, it is very simple to prepare!

3.    Select the lettuce wisely: For the Caesar salads, Romaine lettuce remains the most popular variety because it is crunchy. However, do not shy away from using kale or mixed greens if you would like to try them for variations in form or flavor.

4.    Grill Carelessly Lasting Damage: To prevent ruining the chicken by overcooking it, always put a cooking thermometer into the meat so as to achieve the correct temperature inside. If we over-grill chicken morsels, they become dry and unattractive. 

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 Conclusion 

This one-pan Chicken Caesar Salad with Gluten-Free Croutons is perfect for anyone who wants a gluten-free meal with great taste. This Caesar salad is great for a lunch you are hosting, a dinner you are having alone, or meal prep for the week as it has all the deliciousness you love minus the gluten. Smoky grilled chicken, crunchy croutons, creamy Caesar dressing, and a gluten-free audience that craves all of it.