Description
This Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for a light meal. Tender grilled chicken atop crisp romaine lettuce, tossed with Caesar dressing, and finished with Parmesan and croutons.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- 1 large romaine lettuce heart, chopped
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Grill for 5–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest before slicing.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and lemon juice if using. Toss to coat evenly. Top with sliced grilled chicken, croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing or lemon-garlic marinade for 30 minutes before grilling.
- You can also use store-bought rotisserie chicken as a shortcut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
