Chicken Caesar salad. A classic chicken salad recipe, featuring crunchy croutons and a creamy, garlic dressing. A classic recipe for a reason, this chicken Caesar salad is delicious and satisfying. Crunchy romaine, creamy dressing, tender chicken and savoury cheese come together for a tasty favourite.

This homemade Caesar Salad Dressing will rival that of any great restaurant. Add chicken to make a meal, or serve it straight up the classic way. This Chicken Caesar Salad is jam packed with grilled chicken, croutons, tomatoes, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, Parmesan cheese and. You can cook Chicken Caesar salad using 10 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Chicken Caesar salad

Prepare 1 of medium ciabatta loaf (or 4 thick slices crusty white bread).
You need 3 tbsp of olive oil.
Prepare 2 of skinless, boneless chicken breast.
It's 1 of large cos or romaine lettuce, leaves separated.
Prepare of For the dressing.
Prepare 1 of garlic clove.
It's 2 of anchovy from a tin.
Prepare of medium block Parmesan or Grano Padano cheese for grating and shaving (you won't use it all).
Prepare 5 tbsp of mayonnaise.
Prepare 1/2 cup of lemon juce.

Chicken Caesar Salad is a crunchy, colorful and refreshing salad with an easy homemade Caesar dressing. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, you'll love the bright, fresh flavors and creamy Parmesan. If you love Caesar salads, don't worry. Top with grilled chicken and serve immediately.

Chicken Caesar salad instructions

Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Tear the bread into big, ragged croutons or, if you prefer, cut with a bread knife. Spread over a large baking sheet or tray and sprinkle over 2 tbsp olive oil. Rub the oil into the bread and season with a little salt if you like (sea salt crystals are best for this). Bake for 8-10 mins, turning the croutons a few times during cooking so they brown evenly..
Rub chicken breasts with remaining oil, season. Place pan over a medium heat for 1 min, until hot, but not smoking. Lay the chicken on the pan (it will sizzle if it’s hot enough) and leave for 4 mins. Turn the chicken, then cook for 4 mins more. Check if it’s cooked by poking the tip of a sharp knife into the thickest part; there should be no sign of pink and juices will run clear..
Bash the garlic with the flat of a knife and peel off the skin. Crush with a garlic crusher. Mash the anchovies with a fork against the side of a small bowl. Grate a handful of cheese and mix with the rest of the dressing ingredients. Season to taste. It should be the consistency of yogurt – if yours is thicker, stir in a few tsps water to thin it..
Shave the cheese with a peeler. Tear lettuce into large pieces and put in a large bowl. Pull chicken into bite-size strips and scatter half over the leaves, along with half the croutons. Add most of the dressing and toss with your fingers. Scatter the rest of the chicken and croutons, then drizzle with the remaining dressing. Sprinkle the Parmesan on top and serve straight away..

This is a dinner salad for pasta-lovers. Creamy Caesar-dressed orzo and bite-sized pieces of crispy, lemony chicken breast are layered over a bed of crunchy chopped romaine and tomatoes in a hybrid. Chicken Caesar salad is such an easy, fuss-free weeknight meal. Add some smoky summertime flavor by grilling the chicken and the bread croutons! A chicken caesar salad is super satisfying and quick weeknight meal that we go to all the time for lunch or dinner.