"Like A Caesar" Recipe

Name: "Like A Caesar"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice; 2 tablespoons water; 2 large egg yolks; 1 cup grapeseed oil; 3 garlic cloves, grated; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing; 1/2 cup matchstick-size pieces Meyer lemon peel (yellow part only); 4 anchovy fillets; 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 37 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 tablespoon milk; 8 baguette slices; 10 2 x 1/2-inch strips Meyer lemon peel (yellow part only); 2 large boneless organic chicken breasts with skin and ribs (about 1 3/4 pounds total); 4 heads of Little Gem lettuce or 4 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise with core left intact

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
2 large egg yolks
1 cup grapeseed oil
3 garlic cloves, grated
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing
1/2 cup matchstick-size pieces Meyer lemon peel (yellow part only)
4 anchovy fillets
1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
37 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon milk
8 baguette slices
10 2 x 1/2-inch strips Meyer lemon peel (yellow part only)
2 large boneless organic chicken breasts with skin and ribs (about 1 3/4 pounds total)
4 heads of Little Gem lettuce or 4 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise with core left intact

1
Place lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, and egg yolks in medium metal bowl. Whisk yolk mixture constantly over large saucepan of simmering water until thermometer inserted into mixture registers 160u00b0F, about 3 minutes. Transfer yolk mixture to processor. With machine running, add oil in slow steady stream. Transfer mayonnaise to small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD:
2
Place grated garlic, 1/3 cup oil, and next 4 ingredients in heavy small saucepan. Cook over lowest possible heat until lemon peel is tender and caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours. DO AHEAD:
3
Place 37 peeled garlic cloves in small saucepan. Cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to boil; drain. Repeat 5 times. Place garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon milk in blender and puree until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. DO AHEAD:
4
Preheat broiler. Brush baguette slices with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil until brown, about 1 minute per side. Cool. DO AHEAD:
5
Tuck two 2-inch strips Meyer lemon peel between chicken breast and tenderloin and 3 strips peel between skin and breast meat of each chicken breast. Place on plate, cover, and chill 2 hours.
6
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place in skillet, skin side down, and cook until skin is golden, about 10 minutes. Turn chicken over, place in oven, and roast until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to work surface and let rest 10 minutes.
7
Preheat broiler. Brush cut sides of lettuce with Meyer lemon mayonnaise. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on rimmed baking sheet and broil until golden, about 1 minute. Slice chicken breasts crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
8
Place 2 lettuce halves on each of 4 plates. Divide chicken breast slices among plates. Spoon dollop of garlic puree next to chicken. Place 2 croutons on each plate. Drizzle with Anchovy-Lemon Sauce and serve.

2052

kcal

Calories

Fat

391

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, 2 large egg yolks, 1 cup grapeseed oil, and more.

Yes, "Like A Caesar" 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.

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"Like A Caesar"

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