Griddled Chicken Caesar Salad with Bacon

Enjoy a delicious Griddled Chicken Caesar Salad featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for a light, flavorful meal.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts between sheets of greaseproof paper, then bash and flatten to 1.5cm thick.

Step 2

Put a griddle pan on high heat to get nice and hot.

Step 3

Trim and slice the bases of the lettuces, then place in a big bowl.

Step 4

Halve or quarter the tomatoes and slice the cucumber. Add both to the bowl.

Step 5

Squeeze the avocado flesh into a blender, grate in half the Parmesan, add peeled garlic and anchovies, and squeeze in the lemon juice. Add a few drops of Worcestershire sauce and the extra virgin olive oil, then whiz until smooth. Season to taste.

Step 6

Griddle the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, and the bacon for a couple of minutes on each side, until nicely charred, then remove.

Step 7

Add half the dressing to the bowl of salad, toss well to coat, then transfer to a serving platter.

Step 8

Slice the chicken and arrange on top of the salad with the bacon, then drizzle over the remaining dressing.

Step 9

Grate over remaining Parmesan, sprinkle with the rest of the oregano, then serve with warm crusty bread.