Directions
Place the chicken breasts in a zip top plastic bag. Add the Sweetwater Spice Bath to the bag. Add the water to the bag. Massage. Let sit in the refrigerator for 1-4 hours.
Fill a charcoal chimney starter with lump charcoal. Light a fire starter underneath and let it get hot until the coals at the top are red. Dump the coals into a concentrated area of the fire bed of the Yoder Smokers El Dorado Santa Maria Style Grill. Add a couple of handfuls of hickory wood chips to the coal bed.
Halve your heads of Romaine lettuce and remove the leafy ends. Char half the lettuce on the grill, just to get color, but not until it wilts. Slice to your desired size.
Remove the chicken from the brine/marinade and season lightly with Cattleman’s Grill Road House Seasoning.
Grill the chicken over direct heat until lightly charred, adjusting the height of the grates as needed. Remove when the internal temperature reaches 155ºF.
Make the Chipotle Caesar Dressing. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk. Keeps in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Dice the chicken.
Place the sliced, charred and fresh Romaine in a large bowl. Add just enough Caesar dressing to coat. You may only need 3/4 of the dressing, but dress as desired.
Transfer the dressed lettuce into bowls. Serve salads topped with crumbled tortillas chips, cotija cheese and sliced avocado.
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Recipe Note
Other Recipes You Might Enjoy:
Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad
Chipotle Barbecue Pulled Pork
Recipe Highlights and Insights:
The Caesar salad, a timeless classic beloved by many, has a fascinating origin story that traces back to the 1920s in Tijuana, Mexico. Legend has it that Caesar Cardini, an Italian immigrant and restaurateur, invented the salad on a busy Fourth of July weekend at his Caesar's Restaurant. Running low on ingredients, Cardini improvised with what he had on hand - romaine lettuce, garlic, croutons, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, eggs, and Worcestershire sauce. Tossed together tableside, the salad was a hit among patrons, who were captivated by its simplicity yet bold flavors. Over time, the Caesar salad gained popularity and evolved into the iconic dish we know today, cherished for its tangy dressing, crisp greens, and crunchy croutons. Despite its humble beginnings, the Caesar salad has become a staple on menus worldwide, a testament to the ingenuity of its creator and the enduring appeal of a well-crafted culinary masterpiece.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
- Fat
- 81.7 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 10.3 grams
- Cholesterol
- 86 milligrams
- Sodium
- 1678 milligrams
- Carbs
- 34.4 grams
- Fiber
- 5.1 grams
- Sugar
- 7.6 grams
- Protein
- 16.4 grams
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Brad
May 17, 2024