Chicken Caesar Salad
with Baby Gem and Croutons
- Milk
- Egg
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Ingredients
125
Baby Plum Tomatoes
2
Baby Gem Lettuce
½
Lemon
1
Garlic Clove
3
British Chicken Thighs
2
Mayonnaise
½
Dijon Mustard
40
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
1
Croutons
Not included in your delivery
2
Olive Oil for the Dressing
30
Water
Utensils
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Halve the tomatoes. Trim the root from the baby gem lettuce and separate the leaves. Halve the lemon.
Peel the garlic and pop into a small piece of foil with a drizzle of oil. Scrunch to enclose it. Roast on the top shelf of your oven until tender, 10-12 mins. Pop aside once cooked and allow to cool.
Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of oil over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and cook until browned, 5-6 mins each side. Once browned, pop onto a low sided baking tray and roast until cooked through, 5-7 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when it is no longer pink in the middle.
Remove the roasted garlic from the foil and mash with a fork until smooth. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard (see ingredients for amount), the roasted garlic and three quarters of the hard Italian cheese. Squeeze in the lemon juice (see ingredients for amount) and mix in the olive oil and water (see ingredients for both amounts). Mix until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper and keep to one side.
Do any washing up that needs doing whilst you have time. Transfer the lettuce leaves to a large bowl and add the tomatoes along with half of the dressing. Mix well to coat.
Once the chicken is cooked, leave to rest for a few minutes before thinly slicing. Divide the lettuce and tomatoes between your plates then top with the sliced chicken. Sprinkle on the croutons, remaining cheese and drizzle over the remaining dressing. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty dressing, though some found the mustard overpowering; consider reducing the amount for a milder taste.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, with several praising the homemade Caesar dressing as a highlight.
- Suggestions: Consider offering chicken breast as an alternative to thighs; some found breast meat more suitable for this salad.
- Portions: Some felt the meal was light; consider pairing with garlic bread or increasing the chicken quantity for a heartier dish.
- Ingredients: Fresh, high-quality produce received praise, though a few noted issues with lettuce freshness upon delivery.
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