Chicken Caesar Salad

A classic chicken Caesar salad with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy chicken, crunchy croutons, and a creamy parmesan dressing that's perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Details

Prep Time	15 minutes
Cook Time	15 minutes
Servings	2
Difficulty	Easy

Equipment

• Chopping board
• Sharp knife
• Large mixing bowl
• Small mixing bowl
• Whisk or spoon
• Frying pan or grill pan
• Tongs
• Measuring spoons
• Kitchen scales

Ingredients

• 400g chicken breast
• 2 romaine heart lettuces, chopped
• 100g reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 15g Worcestershire sauce
• 10g olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Black pepper, to taste
• 30g Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, finely grated
• 100g croutons

Instructions

1. Season the chicken breast with black pepper.
2. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat.
3. Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side until fully cooked.
4. Transfer the chicken to a board and rest for 5 minutes.
5. Combine the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, Dijon mustard, parmesan, and black pepper in a small bowl.
6. Whisk the dressing until smooth.
7. Chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large mixing bowl.
8. Slice the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces.
9. Add the chicken and croutons to the lettuce.
10. Pour the dressing over the salad.
11. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
12. Serve immediately.

Storage

• Fridge: Up to 2 days in an airtight container.
• Freezer: Not suitable for freezing. Store components separately and assemble fresh before serving.