Packed with nutrition and freshness, this easy Lemon Kale Quinoa Salad features savory chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, raw kale, and Parmesan panko crumbs tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing.
Servings : 4
Prep Time 20 minutesmins
Cook Time 22 minutesmins
Marinate/Rest Time 2 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN
2to 3boneless skinless chicken breasts,each breast should be about ⅓-inch thick
Put the chicken breasts in a ziploc bag; pour in the pickle juice and milk.
Close the bag and massage the liquid all around the chicken breasts; refrigerate for 2 hours.
Remove chicken breasts from the fridge; discard marinade.
Preheat oven to 425˚F.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Transfer chicken breasts to a baking dish and cook in the preheated oven for 22 minutes, or until internal temperature registers at 165˚F.
Remove from oven and transfer to a cutting board; let rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
Cut into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
FOR THE DRESSING
In the meantime, prepare the Dressing.
Combine all the ingredients for the Lemon Caesar Dressing in a jar with a lid OR in a mixing bowl; shake the jar, (or whisk the ingredients in the mixing bowl) until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
FOR THE PANKO CRUMBS
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet set over medium heat.
Add the garlic and cook for 15 seconds, or until fragrant.
Stir in the panko crumbs (you can also use pork rind crumbs).
Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
Remove from heat and transfer to a plate or bowl; let stand 2 minutes.
Add grated parmesan cheese and lemon zest to the crumbs; toss to combine.
Taste for salt and pepper, and adjust. Set aside.
ASSEMBLE THE SALAD
Arrange the romaine lettuce and curly kale on a large salad plate.
Scatter the chicken cubes on top of the greens.
Add freshly shaved parmesan cheese on top of the salad.
Place lemon wedges on the edges of the salad plate.
Shake or whisk the lemon dressing, and then pour it over the salad.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chick fil a kale salad, chicken caesar salad, chickfila recipe