chicken ceasar salad
A comforting and flavorful chicken caesar salad featuring grilled chicken, crisp romaine, parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons, dressed with a creamy caesar dressing.
Ingredients
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced
- ½ cup caesar dressing
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup croutons
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the grates with olive oil.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the romaine lettuce. Rinse and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Add the sliced chicken on top of the chopped romaine. Drizzle your caesar dressing evenly over the salad. Toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle the grated parmesan and croutons over the salad. Toss again, but do so carefully to avoid breaking the croutons.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle of black pepper and extra parmesan, if desired.
Notes
Use a marinated chicken for more flavor. Opt for homemade croutons for extra freshness. Keep lettuce dry before dressing to prevent sogginess.