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Spicy Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Avocado
60% authentic · Fusion
A creative twist on the Caesar salad, featuring spicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and a hint of chili in the dressing for an extra kick.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast2 large
- Chili powder1 teaspoon
- Cumin1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic powder1 teaspoon
- Olive oil3 tablespoons
- Romaine lettuce2 heads
- Avocado1 ripe, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved1 cup
- Parmesan cheese, shaved1/2 cup
- For the dressing:
- Garlic2 cloves
- Anchovy fillets3
- Egg yolk1 large
- Lemon juice2 tablespoons
- Mayonnaise1/4 cup
- Red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon (optional)
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2
Grill the chicken: Grill or pan-sear the marinated chicken breasts until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
- 3
Make the spicy Caesar dressing: Mash garlic and anchovy fillets into a paste. Whisk in egg yolk, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and red pepper flakes (if using). Slowly drizzle in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil while whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Prepare the salad base: Wash and chop romaine lettuce. Place in a large bowl.
- 5
Assemble the salad: Add the sliced spicy chicken, sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and shaved Parmesan cheese to the lettuce.
- 6
Drizzle with the spicy Caesar dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
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