In a shallow bowl, combine chicken, half of the cheese,
basil, pepper, and salt. Toss well to evenly coat chicken. Turn
each piece in cheese mixture to coat completely. Grill chicken or
broil on greased rack, 5 inches from heat source in oven until meat
in the thickest part is no longer pink, cut to test (15 to 17 minutes).
Watch chicken as cheese burns easily. Let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, anchovy paste,
mustard, and garlic to blend. Add lettuce, remaining cheese and
croutons; and toss to coat. Divide salad among 8 individual plates.
Cut each chicken breast diagonally into 5 strips; carefully arrange
one sliced breast atop each salad. Garnish with additional parmesan
cheese and lemon slices, if desired.
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