Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (Print Version)
Tender grilled chicken, crisp romaine, creamy Caesar, savory Parmesan, and crunchy croutons combine for a classic, flavorful dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 15 ml olive oil
03 - 5 g garlic powder
04 - 5 g dried Italian herb blend
05 - 2.5 g salt
06 - 1 g ground black pepper
→ For the Salad
07 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
08 - 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
09 - 40 g croutons
10 - 35 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
→ For the Caesar Dressing
11 - 80 g mayonnaise
12 - 15 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
14 - 5 g Dijon mustard
15 - 5 ml Worcestershire sauce
16 - 1 garlic clove, minced
17 - 1.25 g salt
18 - 0.5 g ground black pepper
19 - 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat the grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry. Rub with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, until thoroughly cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat, allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and anchovies until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
05 - In a large bowl, toss romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes (if using), and half the croutons with half the Caesar dressing.
06 - Arrange sliced grilled chicken over the salad. Drizzle with the remaining dressing, sprinkle with Parmesan, and top with the reserved croutons. Serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses simple pantry staples found in most kitchens
- Makes a complete meal in just over thirty minutes
- Customizable with your choice of protein or store-bought shortcuts
- Delivers big flavor while still feeling light and refreshing
02 -
- Packed with protein and calcium from the chicken and Parmesan
- Can be prepped ahead except for final assembly for easy lunches
- Fresh lemon juice and good Parmesan make a world of difference in the dressing
- The anchovies add a savory punch that real Caesar lovers crave but you can leave them out if you want a gentler flavor My dad always insisted on doubling the anchovies and it became one of our quirks at family cookouts I now love the depth they bring once finely chopped and well blended
03 -
- Always let the grilled chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy
- Taste your dressing and tweak the lemon or cheese until it is perfectly balanced to your liking
- Never skip fresh grated Parmesan because pre grated loses aroma and flavor quickly