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Grilled Chicken Caesar salad

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Italian, Mexican
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • cutting board and knife

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Salad

  • 2 large heads of romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup croutons store-bought or homemade
  • ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

For the Caesar Dressing

  • 1 egg yolk or 1 tablespoon mayonnaise if avoiding raw egg
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken

  1. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them rest for 10–15 minutes while you prepare the dressing and salad.
    raw chicken breast placed on a clean cutting board

Prepare the Caesar Dressing

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic.
  2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking constantly until smooth and completely blended.
  3. Stir in grated Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper. Adjust the consistency with a teaspoon of water if needed.

Grill the Chicken

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Assemble the Salad

  1. In a large bowl, toss the chopped romaine with half of the Caesar dressing.
  2. Arrange the salad on plates or a serving platter. Top with sliced grilled chicken, croutons, and shaved Parmesan.
  3. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad, or serve it on the side.