Caesar salad with chicken

2 servings

30 minutes

Caesar salad with chicken is a refined and nutritious classic salad known worldwide. Although its name may hint at Roman roots, it was actually created in 1924 in Mexico by Italian chef Caesar Cardini. This salad is famous for its harmony of flavors: tender chicken fillet, toasted crispy baguette, and fresh romaine lettuce combine with a tangy dressing made from anchovies, capers, and Worcestershire sauce. Parmesan completes the composition, adding depth of flavor. This salad is perfect as a light main dish or an elegant appetizer. It can be served at festive events or enjoyed in the cozy setting of home. Bon appétit!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 471.4
• Proteins: 39.6g
• Fats: 32.6g
• Carbohydrates: 5.7g

Ingredients

• Chicken breast: 265 g
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Soy sauce: 0.5 tsp
• Dijon mustard: 1 tsp
• Seasoning for chicken: 1 tsp
• Thyme: 3 sprig
• Romaine lettuce: 80 g
• Parmesan cheese: to taste
• Cherry tomatoes: 1.5 pc
• French baguette: to taste
• Dried oregano: to taste
• Anchovies: 20 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Capers: 1 tsp
• Worcestershire sauce: 0.5 tsp
• Extra virgin olive oil: 30 ml
• Garlic: 5 g
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut the chicken fillet into small slices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 265 g

2. Grease the fillet with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

3. Add soy sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 0.5 teaspoon

4. Add mustard.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon

5. Add spices for the chicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Seasoning for chicken: 1 teaspoon

6. Mix thoroughly.

7. Place the romaine leaves on a plate.

8. Heat oil in a pan and add the chicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

9. Add thyme.

   Required ingredients:

   • Thyme: 3 sprigs

10. Fry until golden brown on all sides over medium heat.

11. Transfer the chicken to the plate.

12. Slice the baguette thinly.

    Required ingredients:

    • French baguette:  to taste

13. Place the baguette in a heated pan with the oil used for frying chicken.

    Required ingredients:

    • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

14. Fry the baguette until golden brown and flip it. If needed, add a little more oil.

    Required ingredients:

    • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

15. For the sauce, place anchovies, capers, and extra virgin oil in a deep bowl.

    Required ingredients:

    • Anchovies: 20 g
    • Capers: 1 teaspoon
    • Extra virgin olive oil: 30 ml

16. Add garlic, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce to the sauce.

    Required ingredients:

    • Garlic: 5 g
    • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
    • Worcestershire sauce: 0.5 teaspoon

17. Add an egg to the sauce.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 1 piece

18. Mix the sauce in a blender.

19. Place the chicken and baguette on the salad leaves.

20. Add sauce and parmesan.

    Required ingredients:

    • Parmesan cheese:  to taste

21. Garnish with tomatoes and serve.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cherry tomatoes: 1.5 piece