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Crispy Caesar Salad with Chicken and Homemade Croutons

This salad is a true delight and savory lunch choice for any day! We love the classic Caesar salad with chicken, but we make it extra special with homemade croutons. These croutons are easy to make and add a great crunchiness to the salad. And remember, homemade is always better!

Preparation Time
30 min
Difficulty
Makkelijk
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • chicken breasts
  • heads of lettuce
  • 100 g Parmesan cheese
  •  For the croutons: half a baguette, 2 tablespoons olive oil, pinch of salt
  •  For the dressing: 2 egg yolks, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon mustard, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 100ml olive oil, pinch of salt and pepper
Nutritional Facts
kcal 550
protein 40g
fat 35g
carbs 15g

Instructions

  1. 1 1. Start by preheating the oven to 180°C.
  2. 2 2. Cut the baguette into cubes and mix them in a bowl with the olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  3. 3 3. Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake them in the oven until golden brown and crispy. This takes about 10-15 minutes.
  4. 4 4. While the croutons are in the oven, you can fry the chicken breasts in a skillet with a little oil. Cook them until they are cooked through and golden brown. Let the chicken rest before slicing it.
  5. 5 5. Now make the dressing by blending the egg yolks, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth.
  6. 6 6. Cut the lettuce, divide it among four plates, and add the sliced chicken, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.
  7. 7 7. Drizzle each salad with the Caesar dressing and serve immediately. Enjoy your meal!