Homemade Chicken Caesar Salad

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!

Course dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Chicken Caesar Salad

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 395kcal

Ingredients

Chicken

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper

Croutons

1/2 small loaf French bread cut into cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Salad

2 large heads romaine lettuce rinsed, dried and chopped
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Dressing

2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon anchovy paste*
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup avocado oil
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

For the Chicken

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.

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