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The Ultimate Chicken Caesar Salad with Scratch-Made Dressing!

Chicken Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling/Whisking
  • Cuisine: American-Italian

Description

A bold, savory salad featuring grilled chicken and a rich, emulsion-based homemade Caesar dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1 head of romaine lettuce
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp anchovy paste
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups croutons
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Sear chicken breasts in a pan until cooked through, then let rest.
  2. Whisk egg yolk, lemon juice, and anchovy paste until smooth.
  3. Slowly whisk in olive oil to create a thick emulsion.
  4. Stir in grated parmesan and season with pepper.
  5. Tear romaine into bite-sized pieces and toss with half the dressing.
  6. Slice chicken and place on top of the greens.
  7. Finish with remaining dressing and croutons.