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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Croutons
adapted from Annie’s Eats, originally from Savory Sweet Life

• 3-4 cups cubed bread, from a baguette
• 3 Tbs butter, melted
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbs fresh minced parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

Caesar Dressing
adapted from Annie’s Eats, originally from The Parsley Thief

• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 3-4 Tbs water
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1-2 tsp anchovy paste
• 2 Tbs chopped fresh parsley 
• salt and black pepper to taste

Salad

• 1 head of Romaine lettuce
• 2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• shaved Parmesan cheese
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the grill.  Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

Meanwhile, cut the bread into 3/4-inch cubes and place in a medium bowl.  In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper, and pour over the bread cubes.  Toss to coat well, and arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.  Bake 15 minutes, and check to see if they are golden and crispy.  If not, bake up to an additional 15 minutes, stirring and checking every few minutes.

Meanwhile, make the dressing.  Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and combine until a smooth dressing forms.  Add additional water if necessary, to achieve your desired consistency.  Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

Measure out 2-3 tablespoons of the dressing, and brush the chicken breasts with the mixture.  Grill the chicken about 7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.  Set aside to rest 5-10 minutes.

As the chicken and croutons cook, wash and chop the romaine and use a vegetable peeler to shave the Parmesan cheese.  When ready to serve, toss the lettuce with as much dressing as you’d like, portion the salad out onto plates, and top with chicken, Parmesan, and croutons.  Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper over the salads before serving.