4.8 from 18 votes
Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe
Simple and easy to make, this classic Chicken Caesar salad is loved by everyone! Grilled chicken breast on a bed of lettuce with a homemade Caesar dressing and croutons.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 642 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Croutons:
- 4 cups cubed French or Italian bread
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Dressing:
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 anchovy fillets chopped and mashed into a paste
Assemble the Salad:
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts cut into bite sized pieces
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 375℉. Spread the bread out on a sheet tray. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with parmesan, salt and pepper. Toss to combine, then bake until crisp and golden, about 13-15 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: While the croutons are cooking, season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Place the chicken on a hot grill pan and cook on both sides until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest.
- Make the dressing: While the chicken is grilling, whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
- Assemble the salad: Add the romaine to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat. Divide between four plates. Slice the chicken and top each salad evenly. Top with croutons and parmesan. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage: Store grilled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months. Store Caesar dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days. Store croutons in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- Store grilled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months. Store Caesar dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days. Store croutons in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- You can also use store-bought rotisserie chicken.
- If you aren’t a fan of anchovies, substitute 1 tablespoon chopped capers. They will add a nice salty bite!
- If you don’t have a grill pan, you can also cook the chicken in a skillet.
Nutrition Information
Calories
642kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
1316mg
(55%)
Potassium
649mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
5058IU
(101%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 642
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 642kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1316mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 649mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5058IU | 101% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.