Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (Printable Version)

Tender grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan, and croutons. Satisfying and classic Italian-American salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ For the Salad

07 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
09 - 1 cup croutons
10 - ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ For the Caesar Dressing

11 - ⅓ cup mayonnaise
12 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
16 - 1 garlic clove, minced
17 - ¼ teaspoon salt
18 - ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
19 - 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Rub with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes (if using), and half the croutons. Drizzle with half the Caesar dressing and toss gently to coat.
06 - Arrange grilled chicken slices over the salad. Drizzle with remaining dressing, sprinkle with Parmesan, and top with remaining croutons.
07 - Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses simple ingredients from your pantry and fridge
  • Ready to enjoy in just over half an hour
  • Customizable protein and toppings to match your taste
  • Perfect balance of creamy dressing crunchy lettuce and savory chicken
  • Great for meal prep or serving a crowd
02 -
  • High in protein thanks to the grilled chicken breast
  • Caesar dressing can be made ahead for busy days
  • Romaine stays crisp even after tossing
  • Versatile recipe for swapping proteins or toppings
03 -
  • Let the chicken rest after grilling so it stays juicy when sliced
  • Washing and spinning romaine very dry is key to a crisp salad
  • For extra punch toast your croutons with a hint of garlic and olive oil in the oven before tossing with the salad

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