Description
A rich, flavorful keto chicken Caesar salad packed with grilled chicken, beef bacon, avocado, and creamy homemade dressing. Only 4g net carbs per serving.
Ingredients
2 large eggs
100 g (3 ½ oz) diced beef bacon cooked until crispy
300 g (2 cups) chicken breast
2 cups cos/romaine lettuce roughly chopped
½ avocado diced
2 tablespoons shaved parmesan
KETO CAESAR DRESSING:
1/2 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon parmesan finely grated
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 anchovy optional
Salt flakes and black pepper
Instructions
1. For Grilled Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Brush chicken with olive oil and season it.
3. Grill 6–8 minutes per side, until 165°F (75°C).
4. Let rest, then slice.
5. For Pan-Fried Chicken: Heat skillet with olive oil over medium-high.
6. Cook chicken 6–8 minutes per side until 165°F.
7. Let rest and slice.
8. Place dressing ingredients in food processor; blend until creamy. Season to taste.
9. Soft boil eggs for 7–8 minutes, then cool, peel, and halve.
10. Place chopped lettuce in bowls. Top with avocado, chicken, eggs, beef bacon, and parmesan.
11. Drizzle with Caesar dressing to taste.
Notes
Anchovy is optional but adds classic Caesar flavor.
You can prep the chicken, beef bacon, and dressing ahead for quick meals.
Use freshly grated parmesan for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Salads
- Method: Grilling, Boiling
- Cuisine: American, Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 709
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 858
- Fat: 53
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 36
- Trans Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 49
- Cholesterol: 308
Keywords: keto chicken Caesar salad, low-carb chicken salad, Caesar dressing