{"id":9399,"date":"2021-09-05T13:04:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-05T13:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/?p=9399"},"modified":"2021-12-26T13:07:03","modified_gmt":"2021-12-26T13:07:03","slug":"simple-grilled-chicken-with-caesar-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/?p=9399","title":{"rendered":"Simple Grilled Chicken With Caesar Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240083801_10158778622803178_7944349361659660240_n-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240083801_10158778622803178_7944349361659660240_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240083801_10158778622803178_7944349361659660240_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240083801_10158778622803178_7944349361659660240_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240083801_10158778622803178_7944349361659660240_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240083801_10158778622803178_7944349361659660240_n.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve been a fan of Kewpie Roasted Sesame Dressing for some time and decided to try out their Caesar Salad Dressing. I usually prefer to make my own salad dressings, but I find it difficult to source good quality anchovy paste for a reasonable price. So I&#8217;ll make an exception for this recipe and will use bottled dressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241197835_10158778587373178_7617756627771392085_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241197835_10158778587373178_7617756627771392085_n.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241197835_10158778587373178_7617756627771392085_n-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241197835_10158778587373178_7617756627771392085_n-768x779.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241197835_10158778587373178_7617756627771392085_n-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I used 500g of Chicken Breasts. Wash, dry, and cut them into thin or bite-sized pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241017177_10158778587498178_5728578322957883429_n-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241017177_10158778587498178_5728578322957883429_n-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241017177_10158778587498178_5728578322957883429_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241017177_10158778587498178_5728578322957883429_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241017177_10158778587498178_5728578322957883429_n-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241017177_10158778587498178_5728578322957883429_n.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare the marinade I used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1\/4 cup of olive oil<\/li><li>1\/2 juice of lemon<\/li><li>2 tbsp dijon mustard<\/li><li>1 tsp chopped rosemary<\/li><li>1 tsp oregano<\/li><li>2 pieces garlic, minced<\/li><li>3\/4 tsp ground black pepper<\/li><li>3\/4 tsp salt<\/li><li>1 tbsp honey<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stir all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, and toss in the pieces of chicken. Mix well so all the chicken pieces are covered. Seal the mixing bowl with a plate or a sheet of cling-film, and place in the fridge for 45 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241183979_10158778588528178_4846614343581287785_n-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241183979_10158778588528178_4846614343581287785_n-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241183979_10158778588528178_4846614343581287785_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241183979_10158778588528178_4846614343581287785_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241183979_10158778588528178_4846614343581287785_n-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241183979_10158778588528178_4846614343581287785_n.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, start preparing the croutons. Slice and dice 4 pieces of wholemeal bread and place into a second mixing bowl. Add to it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1\/4 cup of olive oil<\/li><li>2 tsp oregano and\/or any other italian herbs<\/li><li>1 tsp garlic powder<\/li><li>1\/2 tsp salt<\/li><li>1\/2 tsp ground black pepper<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mix well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240530214_10158778587748178_5857042922150583138_n-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240530214_10158778587748178_5857042922150583138_n-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240530214_10158778587748178_5857042922150583138_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240530214_10158778587748178_5857042922150583138_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240530214_10158778587748178_5857042922150583138_n-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240530214_10158778587748178_5857042922150583138_n.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Place ingredients into the air fryer (or preheated oven) at 200C for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240207606_10158778618353178_8160295611201790858_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240207606_10158778618353178_8160295611201790858_n-1.jpg 474w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240207606_10158778618353178_8160295611201790858_n-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240207606_10158778618353178_8160295611201790858_n-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240207606_10158778618353178_8160295611201790858_n-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240207606_10158778618353178_8160295611201790858_n-1-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, remove the root of one or two pieces of Romaine Lettuce. Then slice across so you gets strips of lettuce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wash and dry the leaves.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Grilled Chicken\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AHReemld58Y?feature=oembed&#038;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat up a pan with a little oil and grill the chicken pieces. When then bottom starts to get brown (but not burnt) turn over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"228\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241074130_10158778629408178_8370901721299506641_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241074130_10158778629408178_8370901721299506641_n-1.jpg 228w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/241074130_10158778629408178_8370901721299506641_n-1-101x300.jpg 101w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Next bring out the salad dressing. I prefer to buy the larger, 1L bottle, as the little ones hardly last me more than twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to try making your own dressing, here&#8217;s a recipe: https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/caesar-salad-dressing.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240103637_10158778621688178_2428253509456579730_n-1016x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240103637_10158778621688178_2428253509456579730_n-1016x1024.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240103637_10158778621688178_2428253509456579730_n-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240103637_10158778621688178_2428253509456579730_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240103637_10158778621688178_2428253509456579730_n-768x774.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240103637_10158778621688178_2428253509456579730_n-1525x1536.jpg 1525w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240103637_10158778621688178_2428253509456579730_n-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240103637_10158778621688178_2428253509456579730_n.jpg 1856w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we are ready to assemble our salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Start with the salad leaves<\/li><li>Pour in some caesar salad dressing<\/li><li>add in some croutons<\/li><li>add in some grilled chicken pieces<\/li><li>(Optionally) some grated parmesan cheese<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Toss the whole lot together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240083801_10158778622803178_7944349361659660240_n-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240083801_10158778622803178_7944349361659660240_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240083801_10158778622803178_7944349361659660240_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240083801_10158778622803178_7944349361659660240_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240083801_10158778622803178_7944349361659660240_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.shahada.abubakar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/240083801_10158778622803178_7944349361659660240_n.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Transfer to a bowl and there you have it, a simple Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve been a fan of Kewpie Roasted Sesame Dressing for some time and decided to try out their Caesar Salad Dressing. 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