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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

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This grilled chicken Caesar salad is a fresh and satisfying classic dish featuring juicy, smoky grilled chicken served over crisp romaine lettuce. Tossed with creamy homemade Caesar dressing, crunchy croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese, it makes a perfect choice for a nutritious lunch or a light, flavorful dinner.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Grilled Chicken

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Salad

  • 2 large romaine hearts, chopped
  • ½ cup croutons
  • ½ cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese

Caesar Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough for cooking the chicken evenly.
  2. Prepare Chicken Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix well to create the marinade.
  3. Coat Chicken: Brush the marinade mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated for flavor and moisture.
  4. Grill Chicken: Place the chicken breasts 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 thoroughly cooked and has grill marks.
  5. Rest and Slice Chicken: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juices, then slice into strips or bite-sized pieces.
  6. Make Caesar Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
  7. Assemble Salad: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the chopped romaine lettuce and croutons.
  8. Toss with Dressing: Add the prepared Caesar dressing to the lettuce and croutons, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
  9. Top Salad: Place the sliced grilled chicken on top of the dressed salad, and sprinkle with shaved or grated Parmesan cheese.
  10. Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the best taste and texture, optionally with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For convenience, store-bought Caesar dressing can be used instead of making your own.
  • Add grilled shrimp as a delicious variation to the dish.
  • An authentic Caesar salad flavor can be enhanced by adding anchovy paste to the dressing.
  • Serving with lemon wedges adds a fresh citrus zing to the salad.
  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Carb

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