Chicken Caesar Salad
A classic Chicken Caesar Salad with crunchy croutons, fresh lettuce, and a creamy Caesar dressing. Perfect for a light meal or a starter.
Equipment
- Chopping board
- Chopping knife
- Baking tray
- Frying pan
- Wooden spoon
- Mixing bowl
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 ciabatta loaf medium-sized
- 30 ml olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 large Cos lettuce
- 6 tbsp Caesar dressing
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas Mark 6.
- Slice the ciabatta with a bread knife into 2-cm cubes.
- Spread the bread over a baking tray and sprinkle over 20 ml of olive oil.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, turning regularly until evenly brown.
- Heat 10 ml of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Place the chicken in the pan and fry for 4 minutes.
- Turn the chicken and cook for a further 4 minutes.
- Tear the lettuce into large pieces and place in a bowl.
- Pull the chicken into bite-size strips and scatter over the lettuce, along with the croutons.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with Parmesan to serve.
Notes
Serve this salad as the main course of a light meal or as the first course of a more formal dinner.
Nutrition per Serving
Calories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 34gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 442mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 651IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Source
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