Description
Indulge in the ultimate Chicken Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons. This classic recipe features tender, seasoned chicken atop crisp romaine lettuce, tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing and garnished with savory Parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Salad:
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup Caesar dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- lemon wedges for serving
For the Croutons:
- 1 cup day-old bread cubes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet until golden, then bake until cooked through.
- Make the Croutons: Toss bread cubes with olive oil, butter, garlic, and salt. Bake until golden and crisp.
- Assemble the Salad: Toss lettuce with Caesar dressing and Parmesan. Top with sliced chicken and croutons. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Homemade Caesar dressing with anchovies adds the most authentic taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
