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Chicken Caesar Salad

Easy Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Caesar Dressing:
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup Parmesan, finely grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1–2 tbsp water to thin
  • For the Chicken:
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Croutons:
  • 2 cups bread cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • For the Salad:
  • 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
  • ½ cup Parmesan, shaved or grated
  • Black pepper to finish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Whisk all dressing ingredients together until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Toss bread cubes with olive oil and seasoning. Bake at 375°F for 12–15 minutes until golden.
  3. Season chicken and cook in hot skillet 5–6 minutes per side until 165°F. Rest 5 minutes then slice.
  4. Wash, dry, and chop romaine thoroughly.
  5. Toss romaine with ¾ of the dressing, croutons, and half the Parmesan.
  6. Plate and top with sliced chicken, remaining Parmesan, black pepper, and lemon wedges.