GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad image

Provided by Beth Pierce

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 23

HOMEMADE CROUTONS
4 c day old bread cut in bite size cubes
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
CAESAR DRESSING
4 cloves garlic
4 anchovies
juice from one lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dijon mustard
3/4 c mayonnaise
1/2 c fresh grated parmesan cheese
CAESAR CHICKEN
2 large chicken breasts (about 1.25 lbs)
3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
3 Tbsp dijon mustard
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp of the caesar dressing
SALAD
1 large head romaine lettuce chopped
1/3 c shaved parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. In small bowl whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place the bread cubes on parchment covered baking sheet. Brush the bread cubes with the olive oil mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy. Flip the croutons halfway through the baking process.
2. Add the garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon Mustard and mayonnaise to a food processor. Pulse several times to chop the garlic and blend the anchovies. Add Parmesan Cheese and pulse 2 times. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Using a large Ziploc zipper bag combine chicken breasts, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the Caesar dressing. Set flat in the fridge for 30-35 minutes flipping halfway through. Preheat the grill to 425-450 degrees. Remove chicken breasts from marinade and place on the grill. Grill for 10-12 minutes flipping halfway through. Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from the grill, cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
4. Cut chicken into bite size pieces. Toss the romaine lettuce, dressing, croutons and chicken. For added flavor top with fresh shaved Parmesan cheese.