Buttermilk Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Chicken Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh; 1 garlic clove, pressed through a garlic press; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; coarse salt; black pepper; 2 (6 -8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 2 slices multigrain bread; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup light mayonnaise; 2 romaine lettuce, heads cut into pieces (1 1/2# total); 1/2 small radicchio, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1 garlic clove, pressed through a garlic press
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
coarse salt
black pepper
2 (6 -8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 slices multigrain bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 romaine lettuce, heads cut into pieces (1 1/2# total)
1/2 small radicchio, thinly sliced

1
Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat.
2
Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3
In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic, and Parmesan.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Place mixture in a resealable plastic bag; reserving 1/2 cup for salad, add the rest of the buttermilk mixture to bag.
6
Refrigerate chicken at least 15 minutes and up to 1 day.
7
Meanwhile, make croutons by placing bread on prepared baking sheet.
8
Brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
9
Broil until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes per side; cut into 1 inch pieces (and reserve baking sheet).
10
Transfer chicken to baking sheet; discard marinade.
11
Broil until opaque throughout, 14 to 16 minutes.
12
Let rest 5 minutes; thinly slice crosswise.
13
In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise and the reserved 1/2 cup of buttermilk mixture.
14
Add romaine, radicchio, chicken, and croutons; toss to combine.
15
Serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh, 1 garlic clove, pressed through a garlic press, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Chicken Caesar Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Buttermilk Chicken Caesar Salad

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