Chicken Caesar Salad
- Garlic Croutons
- 2 targe cloves garlic , minced fine or pressed through garlic press
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tups 3/4-inch bread cubes from 1 baguette or country loaf
- Broiled Chicken Breasts
- 6 tablespoons kosher salt or 3 tablespoons table salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 toneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each), trimmed of excess fat
- Ground black pepper
- Caesar Dressing
- 2 targe eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice , plus 2 more teaspoons from one lemon
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tedium clove garlic , minced fine or pressed through garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
- 4 tnchovy fillets (flat), minced (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
- 1/3 tup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salad
- 2 tedium heads romaine lettuce (large outer leaves removed) or 2 large romaine hearts; washed, dried, and torn into 1 1/2-inch pices (about 10 cups lightly packed)
- 1/3 tup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1. For the croutons: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix garlic, salt, and oil in small bowl; let stand 20 minutes to infuse flavors, then pour through fine-mesh strainer into medium bowl. Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Spread bread cubes in even layer on rimmed baking sheet; bake, stirring occasionally, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool croutons on baking sheet to room temperature.
- 2. For the chicken: Dissolve salt and sugar in 1 1/2 quarts cold water in gallon-sized zipper-lock bag or plastic container. Add chicken and seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible; refrigerate 30 minutes until fully seasoned. Remove chicken from brine, dry thoroughly with paper towels, and season with pepper.
- 3. Meanwhile, adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat broiler. Spray broiler pan top lightly with nonstick cooking spray and position over pan bottom. Place chicken on pan; broil until spotty brown and firm to the touch, about 8 minutes, turning chicken halfway through cooking. Transfer chicken to plate and set aside.
- 4. For the dressing: Bring 2 inches water to boil in small saucepan over high heat. Lower eggs into water and cook 45 seconds; remove with slotted spoon. When cool enough to handle, crack eggs open; reserve yolks in small bowl and discard whites, (see illustrations below). Add lemon juice, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, garlic, and anchovies to yolks; whisk until smooth. Whisking constantly, add oil in slow, steady stream. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
- 5. To finish the salad: Toss ingredients together
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/chicken-caesar-salad-50036137 (may not work)