Description
A delicious and healthy Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad featuring perfectly seasoned grilled chicken breasts atop crisp romaine lettuce, tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, topped with Parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing summer dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Salad
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and season: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Rub the chicken breasts evenly with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to enhance their flavor.
- Grill the chicken: Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Rest and slice: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute. Then slice the chicken into thin strips for the salad.
- Prepare the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss well to evenly coat the lettuce with the dressing and cheese.
- Assemble the salad: Top the dressed lettuce with the sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle with the crunchy croutons for added texture and flavor.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over the salad for a fresh citrus kick, if desired.
Notes
- You can use either store-bought or homemade Caesar dressing based on your preference.
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in a mixture of lemon juice and Caesar dressing for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Consider adding cherry tomatoes or a soft-boiled egg for extra texture and richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
