Pesto Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe
Grilled chicken breast sautéed in a house made basil pesto, served on crisp romaine lettuce with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and Nico’s herbed croutons. Caesar dressing on the side.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Grill the Chicken
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- 2
Sauté in Pesto
Once the chicken has rested, slice it into strips and sauté it in a pan with the basil pesto over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until well coated and heated through.
- 3
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce. Top with the sautéed pesto chicken, fresh grated Parmesan cheese, and herbed croutons.
- 4
Serve
Serve the salad immediately with Caesar dressing on the side for drizzling.
