Chicken Caesar Salad

Quick and Easy Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Serves 4 for Lunch

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 4 chicken thighs, deboned if bone-in
• Salt, pepper, and oil for marinade (add optional paprika)

For the Dressing:

• 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 anchovy (add more if desired, but not exceeding 3)
• 25g grated Parmesan
• Aquafaba from half a can of chickpeas
• 1 clove garlic
• Approximately 400ml vegetable oil

For the Salad:

• Romaine, iceberg, or a mix of both (washed and drained)
• Parmesan shavings
• Optional: Crunchy chickpeas or croutons for topping
• Optional: Additional anchovies for garnish

Cooking Steps:

1. Preheat BBQ:

   • Turn on the BBQ to preheat.

2. Prepare Chicken:

   • Debone chicken thighs if necessary and marinate in salt, pepper, oil, and optional paprika.
   • Place on the preheated BBQ over medium heat and cook until done, turning as needed.

3. Make Dressing:

   • Grate Parmesan for the dressing.
   • In a jug, combine lemon juice, mustard, anchovy, grated Parmesan, chickpea aquafaba, and garlic.
   • Blend with a stick blender until well combined.
   • Slowly pour vegetable oil into the vortex created in the corner of the jug while blending until reaching the correct consistency.
   • Check and turn the chicken on the BBQ. Remove when cooked (ensure it reaches 72°C in the thickest part or is no longer pink). 
   • Prepare Salad:
   • Wash and drain the lettuce (romaine, iceberg, or a mix).
   • Peel thin shavings of Parmesan using a peeler and set aside.

4. Assemble Salad:

   • Coat the washed lettuce generously with the Caesar dressing in a dry bowl.
   • Place the dressed lettuce on a plate, top with sliced chicken thighs.
   • Add shaved Parmesan and any additional toppings like crunchy chickpeas, croutons or anchovies if desired.

Enjoy your Quick and Easy Chicken Caesar Salad!

Happy cooking

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