Description
This Chicken Caesar Salad combines juicy grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and a rich homemade Caesar dressing for a classic, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup Caesar dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
- In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing until evenly coated.
- Add sliced chicken, Parmesan, and croutons. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and lemon juice before grilling. Use homemade Caesar dressing for the freshest taste!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken caesar salad, grilled chicken salad, healthy salad