Chili-Crusted Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
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Chili-Crusted Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
YIELD Makes 4 servings
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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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Arrange salad on 4 large plates. Slice chicken; fan on each salad. Serve with pita breads.
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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 |