Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (Print Version)

Protein-packed twist featuring juicy grilled chicken, crisp romaine, tangy Greek yogurt dressing, and crunchy homemade sourdough croutons.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Grilled Chicken

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

→ Sourdough Croutons

07 - 2 cups sourdough bread, cut into ¾-inch cubes
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing

12 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
13 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
16 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
17 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
18 - 1 garlic clove, minced
19 - ¼ teaspoon salt
20 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad Assembly

21 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
22 - ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
23 - Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Coat chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss sourdough cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring once, until golden and crispy.
04 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Toss chopped romaine lettuce with half the dressing in a large bowl. Add sliced grilled chicken, toasted croutons, and shaved Parmesan. Drizzle additional dressing to preference.
06 - Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately while croutons remain crispy.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Greek yogurt dressing: Creamy and tangy without the guilt, it hits all the Caesar notes you crave but leaves you feeling lighter afterward.
  • Homemade croutons: Sourdough brings a subtle tang that store-bought croutons can never match, and they stay crispy for hours.
  • Grilled chicken: Smoky and juicy when you get the timing right, it transforms a salad into an actual meal that satisfies.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting step: Chicken keeps cooking after it comes off the grill, and those 5 minutes make it stay juicy instead of stringy.
  • Toast your croutons last: Making them ahead means they'll soften as they cool, so time it so they go into the oven roughly when the chicken finishes cooking.
  • Taste your dressing before assembling: A Caesar should taste sharp and slightly salty, so don't hold back on seasoning or you'll end up with bland salad.
03 -
  • Make extra croutons: They disappear fast, and having some on hand for snacking or other salads is never a bad idea.
  • The dressing keeps for 3 days: Keep it in a jar in your fridge, and you can throw together salad bowls all week without the extra work.
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