Caesar Chicken Bowl (Print Version)

Juicy grilled chicken over crisp romaine with parmesan, croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound 2 ounces)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad

07 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
08 - 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
09 - 1 1/2 cups croutons

→ Caesar Dressing

10 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
11 - 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
15 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides with garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - While chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
05 - In a large salad bowl, toss chopped romaine lettuce with half of the Caesar dressing.
06 - Divide dressed lettuce among 4 bowls. Top each with sliced grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, and croutons. Drizzle with additional dressing as desired.
07 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein and incredibly satisfying for any meal.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in only 30 minutes.
  • A balanced mix of fresh greens, crunchy textures, and rich, creamy dressing.
02 -
  • Check your Worcestershire sauce and crouton labels if you need to maintain a strictly gluten-free or allergy-sensitive diet.
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese makes a world of difference in the flavor of the dressing and the topping.
  • You can prepare the dressing a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator to save time.
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