Chicken Caesar Salad

Step 1

Spoon the flour onto a plate. Dredge each side of the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 2

Heat a drizzle of oil or pat of butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken & cook for 2 min on the first side.

Step 3

Flip over the chicken & lower the heat to medium. Season with salt & pepper. Continue cooking for 8 min, basting it with pan drippings as it cooks.

Step 4

Meanwhile, tear the bread into pieces for croutons. Set aside.

Step 5

For the dressing, crack the egg into an immersion blender bowl. Add the mustard. Season with salt & pepper.

Step 6

Mix the dressing with an immersion blender. Then gradually drip in the oil, with a slow but steady stream.

Step 7

The dressing will thicken as you add the oil.

Step 8

Add the garlic & grated parmesan to the dressing, reserving a bit of parmesan for garnish.

Step 9

Blend to combine. If necessary, adjust the consistency by adding a little water.

Step 10

When the chicken is done cooking, remove it from the pan. Set it aside on a plate to cool.

Step 11

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over high heat. Add the torn pieces of bread. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan as it browns. Season with salt & pepper.

Step 12

Slice the chicken into strips.

Step 13

Arrange the torn pieces of lettuce, chicken & croutons on a plate. Drizzle generously with the delicious dressing. Top with shavings of parmesan. Mangia!