Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
By
Patrick Meyer
@patrickmeyer
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This recipe was inspired by the Grilled Caesar Salad at Leaf in Charleston, SC. The dressing is addictive. The chicken is flavorful and juicy. The lettuce takes on a smoky aspect. And cheese...is cheese!
I make this all the time and hope you enjoy the recipe!
I make this all the time and hope you enjoy the recipe!
Ingredients
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GRILLED CHICKEN
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1 lbboneless skinless chicken thighs
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1 tspsmoked paprika
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2 tspkosher salt
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1/2 tspblack pepper
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·nonstick cooking spray
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DRESSING
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2egg yolks
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2 Tbspdijon mustard
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2 tspworcestershire sauce
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4 clovegarlic, smashed
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1lemon, juiced
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1 tspanchovy paste
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1 tspkosher salt
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1/4 tspblack pepper
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2 Tbspolive oil
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SALAD
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2romaine hearts, halved
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1 Tbspgrapeseed oil
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1/4 cgrated parmesan cheese
How to Make Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Preheat grill pan to medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Combine all of the dressing ingredients except for the olive oil in a food processor until thick and creamy. With the motor running, slowly stream in the olive oil. Mix until fully combined. Place dressing in serving bowl and set aside.
- Spray grill pan with cooking spray. Place chicken thighs on grill pan and sear chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Place chicken in oven and roast for 18 minutes.
- Brush romaine hearts with oil place on the grill pan. Cook until all sides have grill marks, but lettuce is not wilted.
- Cut chicken into strips. Place one piece of grilled lettuce on each plate. Top with chicken strips and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkles with cheese.
