Caesar Salad with Chicken, Croutons, and Dressing

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   Want to put together a party-ready Caesar salad with chicken, croutons, and cherry tomatoes in a homemade dressing? It's quick and easy, and everyone loves it. First, gather all your ingredients and seasonings for this crowd-pleasing dish made from budget-friendly staples.

2. Step 2:

   

   Put 2 eggs in a small bowl, cover them with boiling water, and let them sit for 1 minute. Transfer the eggs to a plate and let them cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes. (This gently coddles them for the dressing.)

3. Step 3:

   

   Set a skillet over the heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive or vegetable oil, and toss in 1 thinly sliced garlic clove. Stir and let it fry gently to flavor the oil.

4. Step 4:

   

   Cut 6 slices of white bread (crusts removed) into small cubes and add them to the skillet with the garlic.

5. Step 5:

   

   Fry the bread cubes over high heat until golden on all sides, then transfer the croutons to a plate.

6. Step 6:

   

   Cut 300 grams (about 2/3 pound) of chicken breast - pre-marinated with chicken seasoning - into small pieces about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick and 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches (3-4 cm) long.

7. Step 7:

   

   Set a skillet over the heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add 1 thinly sliced garlic clove and the chicken pieces, and fry over high heat until golden on all sides. Transfer to a plate.

8. Step 8:

   

   Now make the dressing. Crack 2 eggs into a blender, then add 50 ml (about 3 1/2 tablespoons) of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons of prepared mustard.

9. Step 9:

   

   Finely chop 2 garlic cloves and add them to the blender, along with 50 grams (about 1/2 cup) of finely grated Parmesan.

10. Step 10:

    

    Blend everything until smooth, then pour the dressing into a small bowl.

11. Step 11:

    

    To assemble the salad, tear about 180 grams of washed and dried lettuce into pieces. Arrange it on a platter and press down gently with your hands.

12. Step 12:

    

    Cut 7 cherry tomatoes into small wedges and scatter them evenly over the lettuce.

13. Step 13:

    

    Distribute the fried, cooled chicken pieces evenly over the platter, then drizzle the salad with the dressing right before serving.

14. Step 14:

    

    Scatter the croutons evenly over the top, then grate 30 grams of Parmesan over everything on the fine holes of a grater.

15. Step 15:

    

    Portion the Caesar salad onto plates and serve.

16. Step 16:

    

    Cooking together, cooking simply, cooking the tastiest everyday meals right at home! Enjoy!