Description
This Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Croutons recipe is a delightful combination of tender grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, savory Parmesan cheese, and homemade croutons, all tossed in a classic Caesar dressing. Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad:
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups crusty bread cubes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Make the Croutons: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add bread cubes and Italian seasoning; toast for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing until lightly coated. Add sliced chicken, croutons, and Parmesan. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Serve the salad with lemon wedges on the side.
Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill for 5–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in Caesar dressing for 30 minutes before grilling.
- You can also use a grill pan indoors if outdoor grilling isn’t possible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
