Caesar Salad with a Difference

This Caesar salad elevates the classic recipe with tender pan-fried chicken breasts and roasted peanuts, adding both flavour and texture to the dish. Paired with a rich, homemade Caesar sauce, this salad offers a satisfying and nutritious meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings People

Ingredients

Salad:

2 large chicken breasts skinless
2 tbsp olive oil
1 head romaine lettuce chopped
1 cup croutons
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
1/4 cup roasted almonds chopped
4 medium anchovy fillets chopped
¼ cup Parmesan cheese shaved
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 large lemon wedged

Caesar Sauce:

1 large egg yolk room temperature
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2 large chicken breasts, salt, pepper
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
2 tbsp olive oil
Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
1 large egg yolk, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 clove garlic, 2 tbsp lemon juice
Add the minced anchovy fillets and continue whisking.
4 medium anchovy fillets
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to create a thick, creamy emulsion.
½ cup olive oil
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper
In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce.
1 head romaine lettuce
Toss in the croutons, chopped roasted almonds and peanuts, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, 1/4 cup roasted almonds, 1 cup croutons
Pour the homemade Caesar sauce over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Arrange the sliced chicken breasts on top of the salad.
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the salad.
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with lemon wedges for a fresh, citrusy finish.
1 large lemon
Enjoy this richly flavoured salad as a main course or a substantial side dish.

Notes

Notes:
The inclusion of almonds adds a delightful crunch, while the anchovies provide a depth of umami that complements the creamy Caesar sauce. This variation on the traditional Caesar salad is perfect for those who appreciate bold, layered flavours.

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