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Chicken Caesar Salad Pita Pockets


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  • Author: Kat with White Sparrow
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A great staple recipe – make it into a large salad or these delicious pita pockets.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 slices gluten free brioche, cubed
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 heaping tablespoon dried dill, divided in 1/2
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 4 pita pockets
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

Caesar Dressing

  • 1/2 cup avocado mayo
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 large lemon, juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • large pinch of each salt and pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  1. Heat a heavy skillet up over medium/high heat.
  2. Toss the melted butter, cubed brioche and 1/2 the dried dill together in a bowl.
  3. When the pan is hot, pour in the brioche to the pan and spread out to an even layer. Let cook for 1-2 minutes on the first side and flip over once it’s toasted brown. Cook for 1-2 more minutes. Remove the bread to a bowl or plate.
  4. Toss the chicken with the olive oil, dill, salt, pepper, oregano or basil and garlic powder.
  5. Using the same pan that you used for the croutons – turn the heat to high. Add in the chicken and spread out to an even layer. Let cook for at least 4 minutes or until toasted brown on the first side.
  6. Toss to flip over and cook until the chicken is fully cooked. Turn the heat off and let the chicken cook.
  7. To make the dressing, combine all of the ingredients in a glass jar with a lid.
  8. When you are ready to assemble the pita pockets, half the pockets so you can open each side. Add in the chopped lettuce, a few cherry tomatoes and a large spoonful of the cooked chicken. Top with brioche croutons and a large drizzle of the dressing.
  9. Garnish with grated parmesan.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: chicken
  • Method: stove-top
  • Cuisine: dinner