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Chicken Caesar Salad With Crispy Kale

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Top view of chicken Caesar salad with Brussels sprouts and crispy kale on a black plate.
Photo by Chris Court and William Meppem

Forget croutons: crispy kale adds all the satisfying crunch you need to Caesar salad.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

For the dressing:

3 egg yolks
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

For the Crispy Kale:

8 stalks kale, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup (25g) finely grated Parmesan
Sea salt and cracked black pepper

For the chicken and assembly:

4 (200g) chicken breast fillets, trimmed
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
1 cup (200g) shredded Brussels sprouts
2 baby cos (romaine) lettuces (360g), trimmed and leaves separated
3 cups (75g) baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup (80g) pine nuts

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    To make the dressing, place the egg yolks, garlic and mustard in a bowl and whisk until thick and creamy. Gradually add half the oil, whisking continuously until combined. Gradually add the vinegar and the remaining oil, whisking to combine. Set aside.

    Step 2

    To make the crispy kale, preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Place the kale, oil, parmesan, salt and pepper in a bowl and toss to coat. Place in a single layer on baking trays lined with non-stick baking paper. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until crisp, and set aside.

    Step 3

    Brush the chicken with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan or barbecue over high heat. Cook the chicken for 2–3 minutes each side or until cooked through. Slice the chicken and place in a large bowl. Add the Brussels sprouts, lettuce, spinach, and pine nuts and toss to combine. Divide between serving plates and top with crispy kale and the dressing to serve.

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From Life in Balance: A Fresher Approach to Eating © 2016 by Donna Hay. Reprinted with permission by HarperCollins Publishers. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.
TagsSaladCaesar SaladItalian AmericanItalianEuropeanKaleLeafy GreensVegetableChicken BreastChickenPoultryRomaineLettuceSpinachMainSideLunchDinnerGluten FreeKetoOven BakeGrillingCookbooksHarper Collins

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