Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 4 ounces Italian bread, cut in 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups); 3 tablespoons olive oil; Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper; 4 chicken cutlets (each 2 to 3 ounces and 1/2 inch thick); 1 package romaine lettuce hearts (18 to 20 ounces); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped (optional); 1 small garlic clove

Servings: persons

4 ounces Italian bread, cut in 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
4 chicken cutlets (each 2 to 3 ounces and 1/2 inch thick)
1 package romaine lettuce hearts (18 to 20 ounces)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped (optional)
1 small garlic clove

1
Make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 375F.
2
Place the bread on a rimmed baking sheet.
3
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil, and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
4
Bake, tossing occasionally, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
5
Remove the croutons from the oven and let cool.
6
Make the chicken: Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat.
7
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
8
Cook until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes per side; remove from the skillet and let cool.
9
Prepare the lettuce: Cut the romaine hearts crosswise into 1-inch ribbons; wash and dry.
10
Make the dressing: In a blender, combine the lemon juice, mayonnaise, Parmesan, anchovy fillets (if using), and garlic; blend until smooth.
11
Slice the chicken crosswise into strips; toss with the croutons, lettuce, and dressing.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces Italian bread, cut in 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups), 3 tablespoons olive oil, Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper, 4 chicken cutlets (each 2 to 3 ounces and 1/2 inch thick), and more.

Yes, Chicken Caesar Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Caesar Salad

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