Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Caesar Salad is a crunchy, colorful and refreshing salad with an easy homemade Caesar dressing, perfect for lunch or a light dinner! You’ll love the bright, fresh flavors and creamy Parmesan in every bite!
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the salad:
- 8 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup croutons
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese shaved
For the Caesar dressing:
- ⅓ cup olive oil extra virgin
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 medium lemon zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4-5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, paprika, garlic powder and black pepper. Grill over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until cooked through. (Alternatively, you can roast the chicken in the oven at 375 for 25-30 minutes, until it’s cooked through to an internal temperature of 165.)
- Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing. Add all of the dressing ingredients to a large jar then cover and shake well to combine.
- To assemble the salad, divide the lettuce, tomatoes and grilled chicken onto four plates or bowls for serving. Top with the croutons and shaved Parmesan and drizzle with the Caesar dressing.