Description
Gordon Ramsay’s chicken caesar salad delivers a classic Italian-American dish with crisp romaine, juicy grilled chicken, and a creamy homemade dressing. Crunchy croutons and sharp parmesan cheese complete this refreshing meal you can enjoy any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) cajun seasoning or to taste
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil, divided
- 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) anchovy paste
- 2 tsps (10 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsps (10 ml) dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups romaine lettuce, washed, dried
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) croutons
- ¾ cup (180 ml) parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup (60 ml) parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Generously coat chicken breasts with olive oil and cajun seasoning, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Searing Technique: Ignite a skillet over medium-high heat and deploy the blackening method, creating a robust, caramelized crust by cooking chicken 3-4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Resting Phase: Transfer chicken from skillet and allow it to recuperate for 5-7 minutes, then slice into elegant, diagonal strips.
- Salad Assembly: Transform romaine lettuce into uniform bite-sized fragments and deposit into a spacious serving vessel.
- Layering Process: Strategically arrange sliced chicken atop lettuce, scatter crisp croutons, and cascade freshly grated Parmesan cheese across the surface.
- Final Flourish: Delicately drizzle prepared dressing, gently tossing to harmonize flavors and ensure comprehensive ingredient integration.
- Presentation: Serve instantaneously to preserve the salad’s textural integrity and optimal gustatory experience.
Notes
- Seasoning Trick: Thoroughly coat chicken with oil and spices for maximum flavor penetration and even cooking.
- Blackening Technique: Create a dark, crispy crust by cooking chicken at medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side without burning.
- Temperature Check: Always use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption and juicy meat.
- Serving Freshness: Assemble salad just before serving to maintain crisp lettuce and prevent soggy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1400 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg