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Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

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๐Ÿฅ— Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe with Classic Dressing and Crispy Croutons provides a delicious and balanced meal with tender chicken and fresh romaine lettuce.
๐Ÿ‹ The homemade dressing and crispy croutons add bold flavors and satisfying textures that make this salad a perfect choice for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 45 to 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

– 6 ounces uncut sourdough or ciabatta bread

– 1 (2-ounce) tin oil-packed anchovy fillets (not drained)

– 1/4 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

– 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

– 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3)

– 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

– 2 medium lemons

– 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup finely grated or 1/3 cup store-bought grated), plus more for serving

– 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

– 1 clove garlic

– 2 medium heads romaine lettuce (about 12 ounces each)

Instructions

1-Preheat oven to 400ยฐF. Cut 6 ounces of sourdough or ciabatta bread into 1/2-inch pieces and toss with oil from the anchovy tin, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake on a sheet, tossing every 5 minutes, until lightly browned (10-15 minutes), then cool.

2-Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness; pat dry and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned and at 165ยฐF (5-7 minutes per side). Cool and slice into 1/2-inch strips.

3-In a blender, combine juice from 2 medium lemons, 1 ounce grated Parmesan, 5 anchovy fillets, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Blend until smooth, then drizzle in oil from the anchovy tin until creamy.

4-Chop 2 medium heads of romaine lettuce. In a large bowl, toss lettuce with half the croutons and about two-thirds of the dressing. Top with sliced chicken, remaining croutons, additional dressing, and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.

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Notes

๐ŸŸ Anchovies provide deep flavor without fishiness; oil flavors croutons, fillets enrich dressing.
๐Ÿฅ— Toss lettuce and some croutons with most dressing first to prevent sogginess; drizzle remaining dressing on top.
๐Ÿž Homemade croutons (sourdough or ciabatta) recommended for best texture and flavor.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 to 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 to 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Main Course, Appetizer
  • Method: Baking, Blending, Grilling
  • Cuisine: American, Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 412
  • Sugar: 3.7
  • Sodium: 731.4
  • Fat: 21.5
  • Saturated Fat: 3.8
  • Carbohydrates: 20.5
  • Fiber: 4.5
  • Protein: 34.8