Jerk Chicken Caesar Salad
A Jamaican take on a classic salad. Whole30, Gluten Free and Paleo.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- 2 Mixing bowls
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Wooden spoon
- Paper towels or Kitchen towels
- 1 Salad bowl
- 1 Cutting board
Ingredients
Air Fryer Jerk Chicken
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 TBSP All-purpose seasoning
- 1 TBSP Jerk seasoning
- 1 TBSP poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 TBSP coconut aminos
Salad
- 1 10-ounce package Pre chopped hearts of romaine lettuce
- 1-1.5 TBSP Whole30 compatible Caesar dressing
Plantain Croutons
- 1 green plantain peeled and diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp coconut oil melted
- 3 TBSP Coconut oil for frying
Instructions
- Season chicken by adding all ingredients to a bowl and mixing to combine.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Preheat large skillet on medium. Once heated add 3 TBSP coconut oil.
- Combine all remaining ingredients to make croutons (plantain, salt, garlic powder, onion powder. and 1 tsp coconut oil).
- Add seasoned croutons to oil once hot and cook 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When air fryer is heated, add chicken and cook for 20 minutes, flip halfway through.
- Remove croutons when golden (7-10 minutes) and place on a paper towel lined plate.
- When chicken is done, remove to a cutting board and cut into bite sized pieces. Allow to cool for a few minutes (about 3 minutes).
- Add romaine lettuce, jerk chicken, croutons and salad dressing to a salad bowl and mix. Add more dressing to your liking.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
If you are meal prepping, store each component separately in an airtight container.
I used the Paleo Caesar dressing from Sprouts. It's also Whole30 compatible.
Save yourself time by using a pre chopped salad greens.
If you don't have an air fryer or a grill the chicken can be cooked stove top or in the oven. You could even use a toaster oven.
If you want a parmesan cheese look to your salad, feel free to add some nutritional yeast.