Kittencals Caesar Chicken Potato Salad Food

KITTENCAL'S GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Season the chicken breasts as desired (I use a little seasoned salt and garlic powder) grill until thoroughly cooked (about 12-15 minutes) remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
• Slice the breasts into about 1/2-inch slices.
• In a large bowl toss the lettuce with Parmesan cheese, red grape halves, onions and croutons.
• Add in the Caesar dressing and toss to coat (you may use more dressing to taste).
• Season with fresh ground black pepper if desired.
• Divide the salad between 4 serving bowls and top with sliced chicken.
• Delicious!

EASY CAESAR POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes. Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks. Put in a medium bowl and sprinkle with the vinegar while still warm; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, anchovies, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the potatoes and toss to coat.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the panko and cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
• Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and sprinkle with the parsley breadcrumbs.

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Make the dressing: Chop 2 garlic cloves and puree with 1/2 cup olive oil, the anchovies and lemon juice in a blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Pound the chicken with a mallet or heavy skillet until about 1/8 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper and toss with 1 tablespoon of the Caesar dressing. Grill the chicken until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Brush the bread with olive oil on both sides and grill, turning, until toasted, about 2 minutes. Rub with the remaining garlic clove. Brush the romaine with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the dressing and grill until marked, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Chop the lettuce and transfer to a bowl. Cut the bread and chicken into bite-size pieces and add to the bowl. Toss with the remaining dressing, the parmesan, and pepper to taste. Garnish with more parmesan.

KITTENCAL'S CAESAR-CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl place cooked chicken, pasta, lettuce, cherry tomatoes and sliced onion; mix to combine.
• Pour the dressing over and toss to combine.
• Season with black pepper.
• Sprinkle the feta cheese or Parmesan cheese on top of the salad (or you may mix into the salad).
• Serve immediately.

CHICKEN POTATO CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Slice chicken breasts into strips and season with salt and pepper. In a non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink in the middle, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken to paper towels to drain. Combine chicken and sliced boiled potatoes in a large bowl and set aside.
• For the dressing, combine garlic, mustard, vinegar and two pinches of salt in a blender and process. Add mayonnaise and blend together to form a thick base. In a slow stream add olive oil through hole in lid. Scrape dressing with spatula into a bowl and season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice. If desired, add anchovy to dressing to create a deeper, saltier flavor.
• Toss the chicken and potatoes with 3 or 4 tablespoons of the dressing. Place ripped up romaine lettuce leaves in a large bowl and toss with several tablespoons of the dressing. Arrange lettuce on a plate and top with chicken and potatoes. Garnish with chopped parsley and anchovies, if desired.

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl toss together chicken with celery, onions and cranberries.
• In another bowl mix all dressing ingredients until well blended; add to the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
• Cover and chill for a minumum of 4-24 hours.
• Just before serving mix in grape halves then season with black pepper.
• POACHING CHICKEN-------.
• Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan.
• Cover with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt (and 1 bay leaf optional) bring to a simmer.
• Lightly simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let sit in the water for about 10 minutes.
• Cool and chop.

KITTENCAL'S FAMOUS GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing; in a processor or use a wire whisk process/whisk the olive oil with lemon juice, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, garlic, dried, basil, red wine vinegar, salt and sugar until smooth (add in more oregano and lemon juice if needed).
• Season with black pepper.
• Chill in fridge for a couple of hours before using to blend flavors.
• Place the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
• Pour dressing over; toss to combine.
• If desired allow the salad to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving, or you can refrigerate for 1 hour (tossing a few time during sitting time).

KITTENCAL'S FAMOUS CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a small 2-cup mini food processor, process/mince the anchovy fillets and garlic together until finely minced (do this together and firstly, otherwise it will not get minced properly with the other ingredients).
• Add in the remaining ingredients, and process for 30 seconds, or more until well mixed.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Thin with buttermilk (or milk) for a thinner consistency if desired.
• Store in fridge, covered in a glass container for 3 or more hours before using (the flavors become stronger when left in the fridge for a longer time).
• Toss desired amount of dressing with Romaine lettuce and croutons.
• Sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (I have listed 6 tablespoons oil, use enough oil to cover the bottom of your skillet).
• In a shallow bowl mix the flour with garlic powder, then coat each piece of chicken lightly in the flour mixture (shaking off any excess).
• Cook the chicken in oil over medium-high heat on both sides until just lightly browned (about 4 minutes per side) then remove to a plate and set aside.
• Add in mushrooms, onions and green bell pepper; cook stirring for about 3-4 minutes or until just softened scraping any browned bits that have accumulated on the bottom of the skillet.
• Add in fresh garlic, chili flakes, oregano and basil; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add in tomato paste; cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
• Add in diced tomatoes with juice, chicken broth and wine, olives, seasoned salt and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 15 minutes stirring occasionally (just to blend the flavors).
• Return the browned chicken back to the skillet (carefully turn the chicken to coat with the sauce).
• Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 1-1/4 hours, stirring occasionally and turning the chicken pieces a few times during cooking.
• Season sauce with more salt if desired and black pepper about halfway through cooking.
• Serve with cooked pasta.

KITTENCAL'S BAKED POTATO SALAD CASSEROLE (OR COLD POTATO SALAD)

Steps:

• TO SERVE HOT AS A CASSEROLE; grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish (or use a casserole dish that will hold the mixture).
• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream and melted butter, garlic powder, seasoned salt and black pepper until well combined.
• Mix in green onion and yellow onion.
• Add in the cooked cubed potatoes, cubed cheese and ham (if using) mix with a large spatula until well combined.
• Transfer/spread the mixture to prepared casserole dish.
• At this point you may cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours until ready to bake.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle the grated cheddar on top; return to oven and bake 5-8 minutes more or until the cheese has melted.
• TO SERVE AS A COLD POTATO SALAD; make as stated in steps 3-5 reducing the melted butter to 2 tablespoons.
• Place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or more before serving.
• DELICIOUS!

KITTENCAL'S RANCH POTATO SALAD OR MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cooked cubed potatoes or cooked pasta with peas. celery, green onions, cheddar cheese and chopped eggs; toss to combine.
• In a small bowl, combine relish, mayo, ranch salad dressing and mustard and garlic powder (if using) mix well then add to macaroni mixture; toss to coat then season with salt and pepper.
• Add in chopped yum yum pickles if using; mix to combine.
• Season with more salt and black pepper to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate for 3 or more hours to blend flavors (the longer chilling time the better!).
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S POTATO SALAD WITH EGGS

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until just fork-tender.
• Lift out with a slotted spoon into a large bowl.
• Sprinkle with white wine vinegar, then cool to room temperature; cover refrigerate for minimum of 2 hours.
• Meanwhile mix together the mayo, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Finely mince up the egg yolks with a fork and then add to the mayo mixture, whisk until combined (there will be some small pieces of yolk, not to worry!).
• After the 2 hours of chilling time, cut the potatoes into desired size cubes, then mix in the green onions, celery, parsley and chopped egg whites (add in any other ingredients you desire also).
• Pour over the dressing and mix well to combine.
• Season with more salt and pepper.
• Cover and chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.

KITTENCAL'S CAESAR CHICKEN-POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil, cook until fork-tender, drain and cool to room temperature (make certain that the potatoes are completely cooled before using in the salad or they will wilt the lettuce, potatoes may be room temperature or chilled).
• Coarsely chop the cold potatoes and place in a large bowl, then add in cooked cubed chicken and croutons: toss to combine then season with black pepper.
• Place the salad greens in a large serving bowl then toss with onion slices.
• Top with the chicken and potato mixture.
• Drizzle the top with dressing.
• Sprinkle with cooked crumbled bacon (if using) then grated Parmesan cheese.
• Delicious.