Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

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A simple homemade dressing sets this Caesar salad apart from ordinary salads. With lots of Parmesan, romaine and chicken strips, it's a clear classic, only better!—Rebecca Porter, Yigo, Guam

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Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
8 cups hearts of romaine salad mix
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1 cup Caesar salad croutons

Directions

Place chicken on a greased broiler pan. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Cut chicken into strips; set aside.
Meanwhile, in a blender, combine 1/4 cup cheese, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper. Cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
Place romaine in a large salad bowl. Add cheese mixture; toss to coat. Top with the chicken strips, eggs, croutons and remaining cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 755 calories, 32 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 365 mg cholesterol, 585 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 101 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Caesar Salad in Simple & Delicious September/October 2008, p28