5.0 from 30 votes
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Make this easy grilled chicken Caesar salad for a filling and tasty summer dish!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 517 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning or to taste
Salad
- 2 heads romaine hearts torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup croutons
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
- Lemon wedges for serving
Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste optional
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, garlic, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, and dijon mustard. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and refrigerate until serving.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
- Using the flat side of a meat mallet or a rolling pin, pound the chicken breasts to ½-inch thick. Drizzle with olive oil and season with Cajun seasoning.
- Place chicken on the grill for 7-8 minutes. Flip over and cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes or until no pink remains and the chicken reaches 165°F. Rest for 3 to 5 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, croutons, and ⅓ cup parmesan cheese. Add dressing and toss to combine; you may not need all of the dressing.
- Slice the chicken, and place it on top of the salad. Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese and serve with lemon wedges.
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Notes
- Replace the Cajun seasoning with your favorite blackened seasoning, chicken seasoning, or lemon pepper.
- To maintain freshness, store leftover grilled chicken, lettuce, and dressing in covered containers in the refrigerator. They can be safely stored for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
517
(26%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
942mg
(39%)
Potassium
1256mg
(36%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
27403IU
(548%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
255mg
(26%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 517 | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 942mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1256mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 27403IU | 548% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.