Leftover Chicken Caesar Salad Recipes

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• If you are making your own croutons, make them first and allow to cool. * You can make these ahead of time and store in an airtight container for a few days if you prefer.
• In a bowl or plastic tub with a lid, add the dressing ingredients and give it a good stir or shake. Taste the dressing if you need salt. I did not add any because the anchovies are salty.
• Slice the chicken in to bite size pieces, and also the tomato and lettuce. Place in a bowl. Add the cooked bacon and dressing when you are ready to serve, and toss the salad so the dressing is evenly distributed.
• Add the croutons immediately before serving. If you add them too early they will go soggy. Also add some Parmesan shavings or grated Parmesan if you wish!
• Any left over dressing can be stored in an air tight container for a few days.
• Serve chilled.
• I like to use McCormick's Brown Sugar Bourbon mix on my chicken when I bake it. It adds a wonderful flavour and goes very nicely with this salad. Just so you know!

CLASSIC CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Cover 4 plates with lettuce.
• Top with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
• Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Just before serving, stir in lettuce, onion and carrot; toss to coat.

LEFTOVERS: CHICKEN WITH SESAME CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, add yolks, anchovies, garlic and mustard. Mix and when well incorporated, slowly drizzle in oil to emulsify. Add juice, cheese and mix well. Check for seasoning and adjust. Toss dressing with romaine leaves and chicken strips.
• PLATING On an oval plate, lay out salad topped with the chicken. Garnish with sesame seeds.
• Wine Suggestion: Viognier Vin de Pays Des Comtes Rhodaniens, 1997

LEFTOVER CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the garlic and place in a pan with the wine. Bring to the boil and cook for about five minutes until the cloves are soft.
• Take two pans. Crisp the bacon in one and cook the bread cubes in some butter until golden brown in the other one.
• Remove the leaves from the lettuce and wash and dry well, then cut into chunky pieces.
• Using a hand blender, add the wine and garlic together with the egg yolks, anchovy and cheese and blend, adding the oil slowly to stop the mix from splitting. Add the mustard and seasoning to taste.
• Put everything into a bowl together with the leftover chicken and mix together. Season and serve.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Tear 1 medium ciabatta into big, ragged croutons or, if you prefer, cut with a bread knife. Spread over a large baking sheet or tray and sprinkle over 2 tbsp olive oil.
• Rub the oil into the bread and season with a little salt if you like (sea salt crystals are best for this). Bake for 8-10 mins, turning the croutons a few times during cooking so they brown evenly.
• Rub 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts with 1 tbsp olive oil, season. Place pan over a medium heat for 1 min, until hot, but not smoking. Lay the chicken on the pan (it will sizzle if it's hot enough) and leave for 4 mins.
• Turn the chicken, then cook for 4 mins more. Check if it's cooked by poking the tip of a sharp knife into the thickest part; there should be no sign of pink and juices will run clear.
• Bash 1 garlic clove with the flat of a knife and peel off the skin. Crush with a garlic crusher. Mash 2 anchovies with a fork against the side of a small bowl.
• Grate a handful of parmesan cheese and mix with the garlic, anchovies, 5 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tbsp white wine vinegar. Season to taste. It should be the consistency of yogurt - if yours is thicker, stir in a few tsps water to thin it.
• Shave the cheese with a peeler. Tear 1 large cos or romaine lettuce into large pieces and put in a large bowl. Pull chicken into bite-size strips and scatter half over the leaves, along with half the croutons.
• Add most of the dressing and toss with your fingers. Scatter the rest of the chicken and croutons, then drizzle with the remaining dressing. Sprinkle the parmesan on top and serve straight away.

MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes or until juices run clear, turning several times.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the romaine, croutons and tomatoes; add dressing and toss to coat. Divide among six salad plates.
• Slice chicken; arrange on salads.

CAESAR SALAD WITH CRISPY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, grated Parmesan and garlic, then season. When ready to eat, add the chicken slices, croutons and lettuce. Mix well and sprinkle with extra Parmesan, if you like.