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Delicious Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad served with crispy romaine and creamy dressing.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

A crowd-pleasing salad featuring grilled chicken, crisp romaine, and a creamy homemade Caesar dressing, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Can substitute with tamari or coconut aminos.
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 2 teaspoons garlic Minced.
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese Grated.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons garlic Minced.
  • 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Salad

  • 4-6 cups romaine lettuce Roughly chopped.
  • 2 cups croutons
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese Shredded.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Marinate Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of both kosher salt and ground black pepper. Pour this marinade over the chicken breasts and let sit for 15-30 minutes.

Making the Dressing

  • In a bowl or a wide-mouth mason jar, combine mayonnaise, grated parmesan, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, minced garlic, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well or shake until combined.

Grilling the Chicken

  • Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 400℉) and grill the chicken over direct heat for 4-5 minutes on each side. Then, move the chicken to an indirect heat area and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160℉.

Resting and Cutting

  • Once grilled, let the chicken rest for at least five minutes, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.

Assembling the Salad

  • Divide the romaine lettuce, croutons, shredded parmesan, and chicken equally among large bowls.

Serving

  • Drizzle the homemade Caesar dressing over the top and enjoy!

Notes

Keep the dressing separate from the salad when storing leftovers to avoid soggy greens. Use the same bowl for the dressing that you marinated the chicken in to save on dishwashing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword Chicken Salad, easy dinner, Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Healthy Salad, Quick Recipe
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