GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

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Depending on your appetite, this variation on a classic Caesar salad with grilled chicken makes an excellent first-course or a full-on meal. Hitting the lettuce with a little fire is an unexpectedly brilliant trick; the green leaves char and crisp and the insides become slightly tender, but you still get the satisfying crunch everyone loves about romaine. If you're a pescatarian, try it with grilled tuna, salmon or scallops.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 salt-cured anchovies, rinsed and dried
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds skinless and boneless chicken breasts
2 hard-cooked eggs
1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce
4 slices whole-grain bread, without crusts

Steps:

  • Place 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small saucepan. Add anchovies and cook on low, stirring, until they fall apart and meld with the oil. Place in a small bowl. Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and remaining olive oil.
  • Place chicken in a bowl, add 1/4 cup of the olive oil dressing, turn to coat chicken breasts, cover and set aside to marinate 2 hours, longer if refrigerated.
  • Separate egg whites and yolks. Place yolks in a small dish, add a little of the dressing, blend until smooth and mix in with the rest of the dressing. Stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Dice whites and keep them separate.
  • Light a grill. Remove any tired outer leaves from the romaine, then quarter each head vertically. Place on a large platter and drizzle cut sides with a little of the dressing. Grill romaine close to the heat source, turning clusters of leaves and any individual leaves so they wilt a little and become lightly charred. Remove. Place bread on grill and sear to toast. Remove. Place chicken on grill and cook, turning a few times and basting with the marinade until cooked through, about 15 minutes. It's best to grill chicken away from the source of heat so it does not char.
  • Coarsely shred romaine onto a large rimmed platter. Dice toasted bread and add it, along with the egg whites. Drizzle with about half the dressing. Slice the chicken about 1/2-inch thick, arrange it over the romaine and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 620, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1059 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Jamaul Freeman
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This is my go-to salad recipe for potlucks and picnics.


Brishell Marshellin
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The grilled chicken, crispy croutons, and creamy dressing are all perfect together.


Mukasa Ronald
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout.


Rafi Ali
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I've never been a fan of caesar salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Anthony Carr
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken.


Daniel KING
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Captain Wailer
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The dressing is what really makes this salad. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the grilled chicken and crispy croutons.


Sasha Bint
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make, and the ingredients are readily available.


Kisa Cobb
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This grilled chicken caesar salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the dressing was creamy and tangy. My guests loved it!