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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

55 minServes 3Nutri-Score C€€
from @eatinghealthytoday4 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)Meat450 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • lemon (juiced, divided between chicken and dressing)Produce2 pieces
  • smoked paprikaSpices8 g
  • dried oreganoSpices2 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • chili flakesSpices1 g
  • avocado oil mayonnaisePantry45 ml
  • thick plain Greek yogurtDairy45 g
  • Dijon mustardPantry15 ml
  • apple cider vinegarPantry22 ml
  • garlic (finely minced clove)Produce1 piece
  • anchovy fillets (finely diced)Fish3 pieces
  • salt (to taste)Spices2 g
  • black pepper (freshly cracked, to taste)Spices2 g
  • Parmesan cheese (finely shredded, plus more for topping)Dairy40 g
  • romaine lettuce (finely chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • high-protein low-carb pasta (dry)Grains170 g

per serving

Nutrition

434kcal

Carbs
15 g
Proteins
35 g
Fat
26 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Saucepan
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
    • Add the juice of one lemon, smoked paprika, oregano, onion powder and chili flakes, then mix well to coat.
    Step 1

  2. Roast the chicken

    • Spread the chicken on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
    • Roast at 220 °C (425 °F) until cooked through and lightly charred.
    • Remove and dice into cubes.
    Step 2

  3. Make the Caesar dressing

    • In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, juice of the remaining lemon, minced garlic and diced anchovies.
    • Add the shredded Parmesan, salt and plenty of cracked pepper, then mix well and taste to adjust.
    • Thin with a little extra lemon juice or water if the dressing is too thick.
    Step 3

  4. Chop the lettuce

    • Finely chop the romaine lettuce.
    Step 4

  5. Cook the pasta

    • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package instructions.
    • Drain and let cool slightly.
    Step 5

  6. Assemble the salad

    • Layer the diced chicken at the base of a large jar, add the chopped lettuce and top with the pasta.
    • Flip the jar onto a serving dish to unmold.
    Step 6

  7. Top and serve

    • Spoon the dressing over the pasta and finish with extra finely shredded Parmesan.
    Step 7
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