Honey Lime Chicken & Avocado Caesar Salad Boats

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, grilled or seared
1 1/2 tbsp honey
Juice of 1 lime
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Salad Boats:
4–5 large romaine lettuce leaves (whole, for boats)
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup seasoned croutons
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Black pepper to taste

For the Caesar Dressing:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 tbsp grated Parmesan
Salt & cracked pepper to taste

Directions

Grill or sear your chicken breasts until golden and cooked through (about 6–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness).
In a small bowl, mix together honey, lime juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from heat, brush or toss with the honey lime mixture, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Slice into bite-sized pieces.

In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and Parmesan until creamy.
Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Set aside.

Lay out washed and dried romaine leaves on a serving platter.Add a layer of chopped honey lime chicken into each boat.Top with diced avocado and a small handful of croutons. Drizzle Caesar dressing over each salad boat. Sprinkle Parmesan and finish with a bit more cracked black pepper.

Serve your salad boats as a fun appetizer, light lunch, or a casual dinner. Add extra lime wedges for a zesty finish!