This classic Chicken Caesar Salad is made with crisp romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan cheese, juicy grilled chicken, and perfectly crunchy homemade croutons tossed in an easy and delicious creamy caesar dressing. Trust me, it's worth the effort!
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil. Add chicken and cook on both sides for approximately 4-5 minutes or until center is no longer pink. Allow to rest for 5 minutes and then cut into strips. Set aside.
For the Croutons
Preheat oven to 375℉. In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, minced garlic, and salt. Add bread cubes and toss until each piece is well coated.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden brown and crisp. Stir halfway through cooking to get them golden on both sides. Let them cool on the baking sheet while you make the dressing.
For the Dressing:
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients until well combined. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your liking.
To Assemble: Add chopped romaine lettuce to a large serving bowl. Layer the sliced chicken cooled croutons on top, and then sprinkle with shave parmesan. Serve the dressing on the side, or drizzle the salad with dressing and toss to combine just before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
*Anchovy paste is usually found by the canned meats at the grocery store.