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Honey Lime Chicken Caesar Salad Boats with Avocado

Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Caesar Salad Boats


  • Author: Imili Johnson
  • Total Time: 25 min

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:

  • 45 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