Chicken Caesar Salad

For 2 servings

• Chicken breast1
• Olive oil1 tbsp
• Salt and pepperto taste
• Romaine lettuce, chopped1
• Mayonnaise3 tbsp
• Garlic clove, crushed1/2
• Dijon mustard1 tsp
• Lemon juice1 tsp
• Hard cheese (such as a vegetarian Parmesan-style cheese), grated2 tbsp
• Slices bread, cubed, for croutons2
• Olive oil (for croutons)1 tbsp

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Toss the cubed bread with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt, spread on a baking tray, and bake for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crunchy. Set aside to cool.

2. 2

   Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through with no pink in the middle. Rest for a few minutes, then slice.

3. 3

   While the chicken cooks and rests, make the dressing: in a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and grated cheese until smooth and creamy.

4. 4

   Place the chopped lettuce in a large bowl. Add most of the dressing and toss well to coat evenly.

5. 5

   Top the dressed lettuce with the sliced chicken and croutons. Drizzle over the remaining dressing and scatter with extra grated cheese before serving.