Chili-Crusted Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Chili-Crusted Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Photo
Chili-Crusted Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Not only is this salad low in fat, it is also full of B-vitamins and iron, as well as folic acid, a nutrient linked with the prevention of some birth defects.
Ingredients:
1
to 2 lemons

1
tablespoon minced garlic, divided

1-1/2
teaspoons dried oregano leaves, crushed, divided

1
teaspoon chili powder

1
pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

1
tablespoon olive oil

2
anchovy fillets, minced

1
large head romaine lettuce, cut into 1-inch strips

1/4
cup grated Parmesan cheese

4
whole wheat pita breads or whole wheat rolls



 
Preparation:
1.
Grate lemon peel; measure 1 to 2 teaspoons. Juice lemon; measure 1/4 cup. Combine lemon peel and 1 tablespoon juice in small bowl. Set 1/4 teaspoon garlic aside. Add remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano and chili powder to lemon peel mixture; stir to combine. Rub chicken with lemon peel mixture.

2.
Combine remaining 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano, oil and anchovies in large bowl. Add lettuce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; toss.

3.
Spray cold grid with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare grill for direct grilling. Place chicken on grid 3 to 4 inches above medium-hot coals. Grill chicken 5 to 6 minutes. Turn chicken; grill 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.

4.
Arrange salad on 4 large plates. Slice chicken; fan on each salad. Serve with pita breads.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1/4 of total recipe
Sodium 533 mg
Protein 37 g
Fiber 7 g
Carbohydrate 34 g
Cholesterol 72 mg
Saturated Fat 2 g
Total Fat 8 g
Calories from Fat 20 %
Calories 335
Dietary Exchange:
Vegetable 1
Starch 2
Meat 3


This recipe appears in: Salads

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