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Chicken Caesar Salad

It's time for the perfect weeknight dinner! We're having Chicken Caesar Salad, the best kind. Enjoy perfectly juicy chicken breast and plenty of crunch from a colorful array of veggies and garlicky croutons.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • kosher salt and cracked black pepper about ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper per breast
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
Salad
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 4 Canadian bacon strips
  • 4 tablespoon Caesar salad dressing
  • ¼ cup parmesan freshly grated

Equipment

  • Oven Safe Skillet or Braiser
  • Large Bowl for Mixing & Serving
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons

Method
 

Bacon
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
  2. Add the bacon and cook for 2-4 minutes on each side, depending on your preferred level of crispiness. Remove and set aside.
Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper (about ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper per breast).
  3. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
  4. Once the oil is shimmering, place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes on each side until they are nicely browned.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the chicken breasts for an additional 9 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  6. Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, then slice the chicken into strips.
Salad
  1. Rinse, dry, and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large serving bowl.
  2. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and gently toss until the lettuce is evenly coated.
  3. Sprinkle generously with shredded Parmesan cheese and cooled croutons.
Assemble
  1. Top the salad with the sliced chicken breasts.
  2. Add the cooked bacon pieces on top.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious chicken Caesar salad!

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