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Healthy High-Protein Chicken Caesar Salad Meal Prep Jars

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A quick and easy chicken Caesar salad meal prep recipe that stays fresh for up to 4 days, combining classic Caesar flavors with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing and tender grilled chicken.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped (about 4–5 leaves per jar)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat croutons
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste or 2 anchovy fillets, minced (optional)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken by combining minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Coat chicken breasts evenly and let sit for 15 minutes or up to 1 hour in the fridge.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
  3. Prepare the dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and adjust consistency with water if needed.
  4. Chop romaine lettuce into bite-size pieces, halve cherry tomatoes if using, and shave Parmesan cheese.
  5. Assemble the jars by adding 2 tablespoons of dressing at the bottom, then layer chicken slices, tomatoes, Parmesan, croutons, and top with chopped romaine. Seal jars tightly.
  6. Refrigerate jars upright for up to 4 days. Before eating, shake the jar to mix dressing or pour onto a plate. Add croutons just before eating for extra crunch.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before marinating for better sear. Use room temperature ingredients for dressing to avoid lumps. Add croutons just before eating to keep them crunchy. Rest chicken after cooking to keep it juicy. Dressing goes at the bottom of the jar to prevent soggy lettuce.

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