Chicken Caesar salad
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yield: 3-4
 
Ingredients
Chicken
  • 2 medium chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons dried or fresh thyme
  • Oil or butter, to cook
Dressing
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove, chopped
  • ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
  • 1 whole iceberg lettuce
  • 2 avocados
  • 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, leaves only
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Prepare breasts by bringing to room temperature and butterflying if particularly thick
  2. Season and coat well with thyme
  3. Heat a large frypan or griddle on med-high heat
  4. Add oil or butter
  5. Once hot, add chicken and cook completely through each side
  6. While chicken is cooking, make the dressing
  7. Place yolks, mustard, garlic and vinegar in a small food processor and process until smooth
  8. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until dressing thickens
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste
  10. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve
  11. For the salad, wash and dry lettuce
  12. Roughly tear and place in a large bowl
  13. Dice avocados and add to the bowl with cheese and coriander
  14. Once chicken is cooked, remove from heat and either serve as is or slice
  15. Season salad and coat well with dressing to serve
Recipe by Nadia Felsch at https://nadiafelsch.com/?p=7666