Description
This Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad is the perfect balanced meal, combining crisp romaine lettuce, savory parmesan cheese, and juicy, seasoned chicken. It provides a satisfying, high-protein dinner that is both fresh and crunchy. Ideal for a busy lunch or a quick dinner, this salad eliminates the guesswork from meal prep and delivers a classic, restaurant-quality flavor right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups cubed French or Italian bread
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon chopped capers
2 hearts of romaine lettuce
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375℉.
Arrange bread cubes on a sheet tray, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with parmesan, salt, and pepper, and toss well.
Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown for the croutons.
Drizzle chicken with olive oil and rub with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side over medium-high heat.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon, garlic, and capers in a bowl.
Toss the chopped romaine with the dressing and top with sliced chicken, croutons, and extra parmesan.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165℉. Allowing the chicken to rest is crucial for juiciness. Store dressing separately from salad to keep lettuce crisp.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg