Lunch

Chicken Ceasar Salad

NativePath TeamJanuary 21, 2019


Servings: 2

Prep Time: 30 MINUTES

Cook Time: 10 MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 2–3 Cups butternut, acorn, delicata, or kabocha squash, Peeled, seeded and cut up into medium cubes (delicata does not have to be peeled) 
  • 3–4 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted + 2 tsp. coconut oil 
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced 
  • 2 Tsp. italian herb blend (page 185)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Small chicken breasts or one large butterflied chicken breast 
  • 4–6 Cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1-2 Tbsp capers
  • 1⁄4 Cup sunflower seeds, toasted
  • 4–6 TBSP. Caesar dressing (page 169)

Optional Garnishes

  • Bacon or pork belly chunks

Directions

  1. Preheat oven  to 375° F.
  2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and place cubed squash on it.
  3. In a small bowl, combine melted coconut oil and garlic cloves.
  4. Drizzle oil mixture over squash and use hands to coat evenly. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian Herb Blend.
  5. Bake 20–25 minutes or until fork-tender.
  6. While squash is cooking, prepare chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. In a hot skillet, add ghee or coconut oil, place chicken in pan, and turn down heat. Cook 4–5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  8. Slice into strips.
  9. Assemble salad.
  10. Place romaine lettuce in bowl.
  11. Add roasted squash, capers, sunflower seeds, and chicken strips as well as any op- tional toppings.
  12. Finish with the Caesar Dressing.

Medical Disclaimer

This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. All readers/viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Chad Walding nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program.

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