Best Chicken Caesar Salad (Print View)
Crisp romaine lettuce topped with juicy grilled chicken, crunchy croutons, and creamy homemade Caesar dressing. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For the Salad
06 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1 cup croutons
09 - 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
→ For the Caesar Dressing
10 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
11 - 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 2 tsp Dijon mustard
14 - 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - 2 anchovy fillets, finely minced
17 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Rub with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat, rest for 5 minutes, and slice thinly.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Toss lightly with half the dressing.
06 - Top salad with sliced grilled chicken and shaved Parmesan. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The homemade dressing comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent forever getting it just right
- Grilling the chicken adds this incredible smoky depth that perfectly balances the rich creamy dressing
02 -
- Never slice the chicken immediately off the grill or all those beautiful juices will escape onto your cutting board
- The dressing tastes better after sitting for 15 minutes so the flavors can meld together
03 -
- Use day-old sourdough bread to make your own croutons, just cube and toast in olive oil until golden
- If you do not have a grill, a cast iron skillet gets the chicken beautifully charred and delicious