Chicken Caesar Salad

Griddled chicken, crisp cos lettuce, garlic croûtons and Parmesan in a creamy Caesar dressing.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 40 minutes
Vegetarian
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Nuts
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Serves
4 people
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 slices white bread, cubed
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 cos lettuce hearts, torn
  • 50g Parmesan, shaved
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, for the dressing
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of the oil and the garlic and bake for 10 minutes until crisp.

  2. Season the chicken and rub with the remaining oil. Fry or griddle for 6 to 7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.

  3. Whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, grated Parmesan and water into a smooth dressing. Season with black pepper.

  4. Toss the lettuce with the dressing and divide between four plates.

  5. Top with the sliced chicken, croûtons and Parmesan shavings and serve.