Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, grilled or seared
- 1½ tbsp honey
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Salad Boats:
- 4–5 large romaine lettuce leaves (whole, for boats)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup seasoned croutons
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Black pepper to taste
For the Caesar Dressing:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- Salt & cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Grill or sear your chicken breasts until golden and cooked through (about 6–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness).
- In a small bowl, mix together honey, lime juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from heat, brush or toss with the honey lime mixture, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: Make the Caesar Dressing
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and Parmesan until creamy.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Set aside.
Step 3: Assemble the Salad Boats
- Lay out washed and dried romaine leaves on a serving platter.
- Add a layer of chopped honey lime chicken into each boat.
- Top with diced avocado and a small handful of croutons.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over each salad boat.
- Sprinkle Parmesan and finish with a bit more cracked black pepper.
Step 4: Serve Immediately
- Serve your salad boats as a fun appetizer, light lunch, or a casual dinner.
- Add extra lime wedges for a zesty finish!
Notes
- Allowing the chicken to rest in the honey-lime mix helps lock in flavor and gives it a beautiful glaze.
- Always use ripe but firm avocados so they hold shape in the salad boats.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sodium: 480mg
- Protein: 29g