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Chicken Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce tossed with dressing prepared from fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh ground black pepper, and garlic. Salad arranged in serving bowl, topped with sliced chicken breast, grated fresh parmesan cheese and croutons.

Ingredients -

French Bread Croutons
Vegetable Cooking Spray
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1/3 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
5 Garlic Cloves
9 cups Romaine Lettuce
1/4 cup Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese

Preparation:

1. Spray large skillet with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Heat over medium–high heat.

3. Add chicken breasts to hot skillet. Sauté 4-6 minutes per side, until juices run clear, turning once.

4. Remove from heat. Rest chicken breasts 2 minutes.

5. Cut chicken across grain into thin slices.

6. Add fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh ground black pepper, and garlic to blender. Blend until smooth.

7. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice mixture to chicken. Toss to coat.

8. Arrange lettuce leaves in salad serving bowl.

9. Drizzle lemon vinaigrette over lettuce and toss.

10. Place chicken and cheese over lettuce. Toss to coat.

11. Garnish with croutons.

Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

	Long a part of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil has found a way into most major cuisines around the world. The oil is delicious and is a heart healthy alternative to other cooking fats. Olive oil comes in a wide variety of grades and qualities including extra-virgin, virgin, pure olive oil, and olive oil. Extra-virgin is the highest quality and has a fruitier, pronounced olive flavor.

Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Red Wine Vinegar

	Red wine vinegar, like red wine varies greatly in quality and flavor. Good red wine vinegar will have amazing taste and still have that tangy taste that defines it as vinegar. Some red wine vinegars are aged up to two years before being bottled to bring out the flavors and diminish the tartness.

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