Chicken Caesar Salad 🥗🍗

Chicken Caesar Salad 🥗🍗

This Chicken Caesar Salad is a fresh, flavorful classic made with juicy grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and shaved parmesan tossed in creamy Caesar dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or easy dinner!

Serves

2–4 people

Ingredients

For the chicken

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

For the salad

• 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
• ½ cup grated or shaved parmesan cheese
• 1 cup croutons

For the dressing

• ½ cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for freshness)

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken

Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

2. Grill the chicken

Grill over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.

3. Prepare the salad

In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, parmesan, and croutons.

4. Toss

Add Caesar dressing and toss until evenly coated.

5. Assemble

Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken.

6. Serve

Serve immediately with extra parmesan and a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Serving Ideas

• Add cherry tomatoes or avocado slices
• Serve with garlic bread
• Wrap it in a tortilla for a Caesar wrap

Quick Tip

For extra flavor, grill the chicken with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.