Whoever said salads are boring obviously never tried these Chicken Caesar Crouton Cups. I use white sandwich bread baked inside muffin trays and flavored with garlic butter and Italian seasoning. Once cooled and crispy, I fill each cup with some Caesar salad mix made from a toss up of cooked chicken, thin slices of romaine lettuce and an authentic anchovy, Caesar dressing.
To make Chicken Caesar Crouton Cups, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 300 °F.
In a small bowl, whisk 1 stick of melted butter with 2 cloves of grated garlic and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning until combined.
Use a rolling pin to flatten out 12 slices of bread then trim and remove the crusts from all so that each slice is about a 3-inch square. Brush both sides with the prepared garlic butter and then press one slice into each of the cups of a 12-cup muffin pan, covering the base and up the sides.
Bake in the preheat oven for about 20-30 minutes until golden then cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before removing to cool on a rack until lightly crisp.
Use a vegetable peeler to cut 12 curly Parmesan slices and set aside. With the remaining piece of Parmesan, finely grate onto a plate until you have about 3 tablespoons and set aside too.
On a chopping board, mound 3 chopped anchovies, 2 cloves of chopped garlic and 1 teaspoon of salt then using a chef's knife, mash the ingredients until well combined and a paste forms.
In a mixing bowl, whisk 1 large egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard until combined then gradually add ⅓ cup of vegetable oil, working drop by drop, drizzling while mixing until combined and the dressing is thick and creamy.
Add the anchovy and garlic paste and the 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan to the lemon dressing and stir until combined and smooth. Season with salt, to taste.
In a large mixing bowl, toss 4 cups of thinly sliced lettuce with 1 cup of cooked and finely chopped chicken and half of the prepared lemon dressing then add more dressing as needed.
When ready to serve, spoon some of the salad mixture into the crouton cups and top with a slice of Parmesan curls. Enjoy!
This Chicken Caesar Crouton Cups recipe is not the healthiest salad you’re going to eat this summer but definitely one the tastiest. If you’re like me and post everything online then share some of your posts with us by using our online hashtag #cookmerecipes.
My family loves these Chicken Caesar Crouton Cups! They are simple to make and perfect for a busy weeknight. Last week, I made them for a family dinner and everyone went back for seconds. A great way to enjoy salad without the boring part!
Crunchy goodness, fam!
These Chicken Caesar Crouton Cups are simply great! I whipped them up for a family get-together and they stole the show. Everyone was raving about how tasty and crunchy they were. I love how easy it was to throw together. Def a recipe I'll keep using, big thanks!
These Chicken Caesar Crouton Cups were a hit at our family gathering. Simple to prepare and loved by kids. Will make again.
These cups rock! My wife and I made them for a family gathering and everyone loved them. Simple and tasty, they're now our go-to party food!
Awesome!
These Chicken Caesar Crouton Cups are simply great! I made them for a family gathering and they were a hit. I love how easy they are to put together, and the flavors meld perfectly. It reminded me of picnics we used to have in the park. Definitely making these again!
These Chicken Caesar Crouton Cups are simply fantastic! My wife and I made them for a game night. Everyone loved the crispy cups and flavorful filling. Such a fun twist on salad that made it way more exciting!
Wow! These crouton cups are the perfect party treat! I made them for our family game night and everyone was raving! So crispy and delicious. They are a total hit and my new go-to. Can't wait to make them again!
Kid’s love these
These cups are super. I made them for a small gathering with friends, and everyone loved them. The croutons were crunchy, and the Caesar flavor was just right. I felt so proud serving this unique dish. Thanks for the recipe.
I made these Chicken Caesar Crouton Cups for game night and everyone was blown away. The crispy cups were so easy to whip up, and they tasted amazing! My wife said it's now her favorite recipe.
These cups are so fun! Made them for a party.
Absolutely scrumptious delight!
Amazing!
