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.
Last Step:
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๐ Anchovies provide deep flavor without fishiness; oil flavors croutons, fillets enrich dressing.
๐ฅ Toss lettuce and some croutons with most dressing first to prevent sogginess; drizzle remaining dressing on top.
๐ Homemade croutons (sourdough or ciabatta) recommended for best texture and flavor.
- 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
