Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 Romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 oz shaved parmesan
- croutons homemade from half a ciabatta bread
For the dressing:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 anchovies
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- a pinch salt
- a pinch ground black pepper
For the grilled chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts to make 4 thinner cutlets
- a pinch salt
- a pinch ground black pepper
- ½ tbsp of oil
Instructions
- Make the salad dressing. If you haven’t separated the egg yolk from the egg white yet, do that first. Then, whisk the egg yolk and Dijon mustard until smooth. Then start drizzling the oil very slowly while whisking so that the dressing thickens and you get a creamy consistency. To the bowl, now add the lemon juice, finely chopped/minced anchovies, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and grated parmesan.
- Prep the lettuce. Roughly chop the romaine hearts and wash the chopped romaine lettuce well. Set aside while making the chicken.
- Grill the chicken. Slice the two chicken breasts horizontally to create four thinner cutlets. Make sure they’re of even thickness. If they’re not, you can use a meat mallet or a rolling pin to make them evenly thick. Season with salt, pepper, and brush them with oil. Grill them on a grill pan over medium-high heat until they’re fully cooked. Spoon some of the dressing on the chicken (about 1 tbsp per chicken cutlet) while warm to absorb some of it.
- Assemble the salads. Toss the chopped romaine lettuce with the dressing, the croutons, and the shaved parmesan. Plate up and add the chicken on the side (either whole or sliced).
Notes
To make homemade croutons: Cut the bread into cubes. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle some olive oil on them. You can air fry them at 400°F (200°C) for about 6-7 minutes until golden, shaking the air fryer basket a couple of times. Or bake them at 425°F (220°C/200°C fan) until golden (about 8-10 minutes). For added flavor, grate some parmesan on top of them while they’re still warm.