Chicken Caesar salad

Ingredients :

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 6 anchovies, chopped
• 1 egg yolk
• 3 tbsp cream
• ½ stick day-old French bread
• oil, for deep frying
• 3 chicken breast fillets
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 cos lettuce, torn into pieces
• ¼ cup parmesan shavings

Preparation and Cooking Instructions

1. To make dressing : Combine all the ingredients together in a jar and shake well. Refrigerate.
2. Cut the bread into 1½ cm cubes and deep-fry in batches until golden. Drain on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
3. Preheat the grill. Trim the chicken of any excess fat and sinew. Brush lightly with the mustard and sprinkle over some ground black pepper. Grill each side for 4-6 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked in the center. Cover and leave for a few minutes while preparing the salad.
4. Toss the lettuce, dressing and croutons together and place in a large serving dish. Slice the chicken breasts into 6-8 slices and arrange on top. Sprinkle with the parmesan and serve while still warm.