Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Balsamic Caesar Dressing!
I have to admit- it was a proud Mama moment the first time we went to a restaurant and three of my kids decided that what they most wanted to eat for dinner was a Caesar salad! Here's our family recipe for grilled chicken caesar salad with homemade croutons and balsamic caesar dressing!
Author: MomOf6
Ingredients
For the chicken:
3 large chicken breasts
½ bottle of Italian dressing
For the croutons:
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons of minced garlic
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
1 loaf country white bread, crust removed, torn or cut into crouton-sized bites
For the dressing:
¼ cup olive oil
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise
1½ Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1½ Tablespoons lemon juice
½ Tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
For the Chicken:
Place the chicken in a zip-top bag and pour the ½ bottle of Italian dressing on top. Allow to marinate in the fridge for 4-6 hours.
Bake the chicken in the oven at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until nearly done, and then move to the grill to finish (this will keep the chicken juicy and ensure it is thoroughly cooked).
For the Croutons:
Tear or cut the bread into crouton-sized chunks and allow to air-dry on the counter for 6-8 hours.
Whisk together the olive oil, garlic, and Kosher salt in a large bowl. Add bread cubes and toss to coat.
Transfer croutons to a foil-lined baking sheet and bake until golden brown about 12-15 minutes. Allow to cool.
For the Dressing:
Combine all ingredients in the blender and puree until smooth.
Recipe by MomOf6 at https://www.momof6.com/side-dishes/grilled-chicken-caesar-salad-with-homemade-courtons/