Loaded Chopped Kale Caesar Salad with Chicken

About This Recipe

Loaded kale caesar salad with seasoned chicken, chickpeas, veggies, parmesan cheese, croutons, and a homemade healthy Greek yogurt caesar dressing. Perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons, divided olive oil
• 2 tablespoons, divided lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• to taste salt and pepper
• 1 large bunch kale
  lacinato or dinosaur
• 1 can, drained chickpeas
• 1, diced cucumber
• 1, diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, quartered cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup sourdough croutons
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• for dressing plain greek yogurt
• for dressing tahini
• for dressing fresh garlic
• for dressing dijon mustard
• for dressing, optional anchovy paste

Instructions

1. Season chicken: Add chicken to a large baking dish or plastic bag and toss with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and salt and pepper. Let sit while preparing remaining ingredients.
2. Prep remaining ingredients and make your dressing.
3. Massage kale: Add kale to a large bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Massage the kale with your hands until leaves become dark green and tender.
4. Cook chicken: In a skillet, cook chicken until done, then dice.
5. Make salad: Add chickpeas, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, chicken, croutons, parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the kale. Pour over dressing, toss well, and enjoy.