Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad (Low FODMAP)
10 Minutes prep • 15 Minutes cook • Low FODMAP • Serves 4 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-5
This Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad brings bold Cajun flavors together with classic Caesar salad for a delightful combination. The blend of zesty Cajun-spiced chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, savory Parmesan cheese, and homemade Caesar dressing, makes for a truly delicious salad. Whether you're looking for a satisfying lunch or a light dinner option, this salad is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients: Chicken
2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless), cut into strips
2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil
1 - 2 tablespoons Smoke N Sanity Cajun Creole Seasoning (use code IBSGC15 for 15% discount)
Ingredients: Salad
4 cups romaine lettuce
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup of my low FODMAP Garlic Parmesan Croutons (optional)
Ingredients: Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup grated parmesan
Directions
(1) Prepare: Make croutons, if using.
(2) Cook the chicken: Cut the chicken into strips, then put it in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil. Heat a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat and, once hot, put 2 tablespoons of garlic-infused olive oil in it. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken in one layer and cook for about 3 minutes until the chicken is starting to brown.
(3) Season the chicken: While the chicken cooks, sprinkle with salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon of Smoke N Sanity Cajun Creole Seasoning. Flip the chicken and do the same thing on the other side. When the chicken is browned and seasoned on both sides, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pan. Cook until the chicken is just cooked through. For white meat, this may only take a couple of minutes. For dark meat, it may be more like 5-7 minutes. Cut into the thickest part of one piece to see if it’s cooked through (it should not be pink and the juice should run clear). Then remove the chicken from the pan and set it to rest on a plate.
(4) Make the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients except parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a small jar. Shake to combine. Add parmesan cheese and shake again. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed. Set aside in the refrigerator.
(5) Prepare the lettuce: Wash, chop, or tear, the lettuce. If not assembling the salad right away, after washing and spinning dry, put the lettuce in a plastic bag with a paper towel. Squeeze the air out of the bag and seal. Then store in the fridge. Your lettuce will be super crisp and any extra water will be absorbed so your salad will taste its best.
Make-ahead note: At this point, you can keep the lettuce and the dressing in the refrigerator and store the cooled croutons in an air-tight container until you’re ready to assemble your salad.
(6) Prepare salad: Put the lettuce in a large salad bowl. Add about half the dressing. Toss to combine. Add more dressing until it’s to your liking.
(7) Plate and serve: Serve the salad with a generous scoop of chicken, a sprinkle of parmesan, and croutons (if using).
Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!
Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted.
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