5 from 6 votes
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
This grilled chicken Caesar salad is a summer classic with an easy, lighter dressing. Crisp romaine, tender grilled chicken, salty parmesan, and crunchy croutons in a bright lemony caesar dressing.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
2 hrs
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
806 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For Caesar viniagrette dressing and marinade:
- 4 cloves garlic pressed
- ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese fresh grated
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pasteurized egg optional, yolk
For chicken:
- 1-½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets
- ¼ cup Caesar vinaigrette
For salad:
- 2 romaine lettuce chopped and washed, large heads
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese for garnish, shredded fresh
- 1 cup croutons for garnish
Instructions
For dressing and marinade:
- Place garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, mustard, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, black pepper, and egg yolk, if using, large mason jar or medium mixing bowl.
- Tightly replace the jar lid and shake vigorously. Or, whisk until fully combined. Taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
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For chicken:
- Place chicken in a gallon-size ziplock baggie with 1/4 cup of dressing.
- Add chicken to the refrigerator and let marinade for at least 2 hours, up to 6 hours.
- Grill chicken on medium-high heat until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F, about 5-7 minutes per side. Let rest for 10 minutes and slice thinly across the grain.
For salad:
- Place the lettuce in a large serving bowl, and top with croutons and shredded fresh parmesan. Serve with the sliced chicken and the dressing. Serve immediately.
- To serve plated: Place 1/4 cup of dressing at the bottom of a large serving bowl. Add lettuce and toss to evenly coat. Plate lettuce, top with grilled sliced chicken and garnish with croutons, and shaved parmesan cheese.
Notes
- If you cannot find chicken breast cutlets (which are thinly sliced chicken breasts) you can pound out chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap, until they are an even ½-inch thickness. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
- Anchovy paste can be found in the imported Italian aisle or specialty markets.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
806kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
60g
(92%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
(59%)
Monounsaturated Fat
34g
(170%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
1430mg
(60%)
Potassium
823mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1507IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
425mg
(43%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 806
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 806kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1430mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 823mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1507IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 425mg | 43% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.