Caesar Chicken Bowl (Print Version)

Juicy grilled chicken over crisp romaine with parmesan, croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad

07 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, chopped
08 - 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 1.4 oz)
09 - 1.5 cups croutons (about 2.1 oz)

→ Caesar Dressing

10 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise (about 2.7 oz)
11 - 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
15 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides with garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - While chicken cooks, combine mayonnaise, parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
05 - In a large salad bowl, toss chopped romaine lettuce with half of the Caesar dressing.
06 - Divide dressed lettuce among 4 serving bowls. Top each with sliced grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, and croutons. Drizzle with additional dressing as desired.
07 - Serve immediately while chicken is warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's one of those meals that tastes restaurant-quality but comes together faster than ordering delivery.
  • The chicken stays juicy because you're not overcooking it, and that matters more than you'd think.
  • You can prep components ahead and assemble in minutes, which feels like cheating on a busy day.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than time; a thermometer prevents overcooked, dry chicken that makes the whole bowl less enjoyable.
  • Don't dress the entire salad with all the dressing at once because it'll wilt by the time you eat it; save some to drizzle fresh.
03 -
  • Prep your lettuce and dressing the morning of if you're meal prepping; keep the chicken and croutons separate until assembly so everything stays crisp.
  • If you don't have a grill, a hot cast iron skillet or grill pan works beautifully and gives you the same sear on the chicken.
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