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'''2''' tablespoons red wine vinegar<br>
'''2''' tablespoons red wine vinegar<br>
'''2''' teaspoons spicy mustard<br>
'''2''' teaspoons spicy mustard<br>
'''2''' teaspoons worcestershire sauce<br>
'''2''' teaspoons Worcestershire sauce<br>
'''1''' teaspoon anchovy paste<br>
'''1''' teaspoon anchovy paste<br>
'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' teaspoon black pepper<br>
'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' teaspoon black pepper<br>
'''3''' skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed salt, to taste<br>
'''3''' skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed salt, to taste<br>
'''4''' teaspoons olive oil<br>
'''4''' teaspoons olive oil<br>
'''1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' teaspoons cajun seasoning<br>
'''1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' teaspoons Cajun seasoning<br>
'''4''' cups sourdough bread cubes<br>
'''4''' cups sourdough bread cubes<br>
'''1''' large head romaine lettuce, washed and torn<br>
'''1''' large head romaine lettuce, washed and torn<br>
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=Instructions=
=Instructions=
Using a blender or food processor, drop in 1 halved garlic clove and process until minced.  Add mayonnaise and next five ingredients (mayonnaise through pepper); process until well blended.  Cover and chill for about 1 hour or more.<br>
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Place chicken on a broiler rack.  Sprinkle salt over chicken and broil for approximately 10 minutes per side, or until it is well browned and the juices run clear (temperature should register at 180 degrees).  Let cool for 5 minutes.  Slice into chunks and set aside.<br>
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Combine oil, cajun seasoning, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on High for 20 seconds.  Drizzle over bread cubes. Spread bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet; bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.<br>
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Arrange lettuce on 2-4 plates, top with croutons, chicken, and cheese.  Add dressing to taste.


===Yield===
==Step 1==
4 Servings; 2 cups finshed salad per serving.
''Using a blender or food processor'', drop in 1 halved garlic clove and '''process until minced'''.<br>
''Add'' mayonnaise and next five ingredients (red wine vinegar, spicy mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, black pepper); process until well blended.<br>
'''Cover and chill''' for about 1 hour or more.<br>
 
==Step 2==
'''Place''' chicken on a broiler rack.<br>
'''Sprinkle''' salt over chicken and '''broil''' for approximately 10 minutes per side, or until it is well browned and the juices run clear (''temperature should register at 180 degrees'').<br>
Let '''cool''' for 5 minutes.<br>
'''Slice''' into chunks and set aside.<br>
 
==Step 3==
'''Combine''' olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small microwavable bowl.<br>
'''Microwave''' on ''High'' for 20 seconds.<br>
'''Drizzle''' over bread cubes.<br>
'''Spread''' bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.<br>
'''Bake''' at 400° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.<br>
'''Arrange''' lettuce on 2-4 plates, top with croutons, chicken, and cheese.<br>
'''Add''' dressing to taste.


===Date===
=Yield=
October 4, 2006
4 Servings; 2 cups finished salad per serving.


===Source===
=Source=
Inspiration is from Cooking Light July 1995.
Inspiration is from Cooking Light July 1995.


===Prep Time===
=Prep Time=
20 minutes
20 minutes


===Cook Time===
=Cook Time=
20 minutes
20 minutes


===Notes===
No notes for this recipe.


===Category===
===Category===
[[Category:Salad]]<br>
[[Category:Salad]]
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[[Category:Chicken]]
[[Category:Chicken]]