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Klassischer Caesar Salad mit Hähnchen
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Classic Caesar Salad with Roasted Chicken

5 from 1 vote
Classic caesar salad recipe with romaine lettuce, radicchio, homemade croutons, parmesan cheese, and rotisserie chicken tossed with a traditional caesar dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 570

Ingredients
  

For the salad:
  • 150 g bread, preferably a day old loaf (z.B. ciabatta or crusty loaf), cut into 2,5 cm cubes
  • 1 roasted rotisserie chicken, skin removed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large romaine lettuce (or 2 small heads romaine), chopped
  • Handful chopped radicchio leaves
  • 30 g freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more to serve
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
For the dressing:
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons good-quality red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 raw egg

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat heat oven to 350°F / 175°C (155°C fan-assisted).
  2. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, use your hands to toss together the cubed bread with the chopped chicken skin and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake, tossing occasionally, until the croutons are golden and the chicken skin is crispy (12-15 minutes).
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. Add the ingredients into a jar, close, and shake well to mix, then set aside.
  5. Pull the chicken meat off the bones and roughly chop it into pieces.
  6. In a large serving bowl, add the romaine lettuce, radicchio, and parmesan cheese. Drizzle over the dressing, season with freshly ground pepper and toss well. Add the chicken and croutons, and toss again to combine.
  7. Garnish with extra parmesan, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcal

Notes

  • Since this simple caesar salad dressing uses raw egg, it is important to use a very fresh egg. Some people have a concern when it comes to using raw eggs in dressings, however I can saw that I have been making this salad for over 20 years and have never had a problem. If making a batch of the dressing, it should be used within 24 hours.
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