Chicken Caesar Salad
This Chicken Caesar Salad delivers 39g protein and 2059 calories per serving — a calorie-dense option scaled to 2 large servings rather than traditional portioning. Quick preparation on the stovetop makes it accessible despite the high calorie load, useful for high-volume eating days or surplus phases. Built for lifters deliberately eating above maintenance for muscle gain who need protein-rich, calorie-substantial meals.
Ingredients
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(60g)
- •Anchovy Paste, Tube(5g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(5g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Worcestershire Sauce(5g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(60g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •generous pinch of salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- •Olive oil(120g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Vegetable oil(45g)
- •Lettuce, Romaine
- •Croutons, Plain(480g)
- •Parmesan Cheese
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Caesar dressing
Instructions
- 1Whisk first eight ingredients together in a small bowl until well-combined. Then, while still whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Continue whisking together until well blended. Season with extra salt and/or pepper if needed.
- 2To Make The Salad:
- 3First, prepare the chicken. Place chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound breasts with a meat mallet until they have reached a uniform thickness (about 3/8″), then sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
- 4In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully add two chicken breasts to pan. (Feel free to add more if you’re pan is big enough — just don’t crowd them.) Cook until both sides are lightly golden and chicken is cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and slice into thin strips. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
- 5While chicken is cooking, prepare the lettuce (and croutons, if making homemade). Wash and dry the lettuce, and then tear or chop into bite-sized pieces. Toss with dressing, then serve topped with chicken, croutons and Parmesan.
Nutrition — Per Serving
2059
calories
39g
protein
130g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 185g
- Saturated fat
- 23.5g
- Sodium
- 2564 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 12.4g
2 servings per batch · ~413g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Caesar Salad have per serving?
Each serving delivers 39g of protein and 2059 calories with 130g fat and 185g carbs. Note this recipe yields only 2 servings and is extremely calorie-dense — verify portion sizing before logging.
How long does Chicken Caesar Salad take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop but only produces 2 servings, making this better for immediate consumption rather than weekly meal prep. Not ideal for batch cooking efficiency.
Is Chicken Caesar Salad good for muscle gain?
At 2059 calories and 39g protein per serving, this is oversized for standard meal prep macro tracking. Split this into smaller portions or treat it as a complete daily meal rather than a single lunch component.
