Chicken Caesar Salad

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Learn how to make a tasty chicken Caesar salad with this classic recipe.

Ingredients

  • CROUTONS:
  • 1 cup cubed French bread
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • CHICKEN:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • SALAD:
  • 6 cups torn romaine
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place bread in a large bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients; drizzle over bread and toss to coat.
  2. Place in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-6 minutes on each side. Remove to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
  4. In a large bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Add lettuce, chicken, homemade croutons and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 563 calories, 41g fat (7g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 1316mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein.

Who knew how easy it is to whip up a rich, flavor-packed Caesar dressing as good as you'll find in a fancy bistro? Homemade croutons take this gem of a salad over the top. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
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