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Crispy Chicken Kale Caesar Salad

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  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dinner

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chopped butternut squash (cubed into 1-inch pieces)
  • ¼ cup olive oil (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs (whisked)
  • 4 cups chopped kale (stems removed)
  • 1 small head radicchio (chopped)
  • ½ cup shaved parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup Caesar dressing (you can use our homemade recipe)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Spread the butternut squash on a baking sheet, toss with 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  2. While the squash roasts, prepare the chicken. Pound the chicken breasts until they’re about ½-inch thick. Dip each breast in egg, then coat in a mixture of panko and parmesan.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Massage kale with olive oil until softened. Add chicken, squash, radicchio, and shaved parmesan to the bowl.
  5. Slice the chicken, add it to the bowl, and toss everything with caesar dressing until coated.

Notes

  • Sweet potatoes can replace butternut squash.
  • If radicchio is unavailable, use endive, red cabbage, or more kale.
  • Feel free to use store-bought Caesar dressing if you prefer.