Description
A healthy and protein-packed Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with crisp romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and tender grilled chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Grill or sear the chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Add the chopped romaine lettuce to a large bowl.
- Toss with Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and lemon juice if using.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Use fresh lemon juice for a brighter taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Healthy Chicken Salad, Romaine Salad, High Protein Lunch, Easy Dinner Salad, Caesar Salad with Chicken