Chicken Caesar Salad (Printable)

Crisp romaine, grilled chicken, and rich Caesar dressing with croutons and Parmesan.

# What You Need:

→ For the Salad

01 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
02 - 2 grilled chicken breasts (approximately 10 ounces), sliced
03 - 2 cups croutons
04 - 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

→ For the Caesar Dressing

05 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
06 - 1/4 cup sour cream
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
09 - 2 anchovy fillets, finely minced (optional)
10 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
11 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill for 6–7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovies (if using), garlic, grated Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
03 - In a large salad bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with enough Caesar dressing to coat evenly.
04 - Arrange grilled chicken slices on top of the dressed lettuce. Sprinkle with croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, with extra dressing on the side if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade dressing transforms everything and keeps in the fridge for days
  • Grilled chicken adds smoky depth that turns salad into actual dinner
02 -
  • The dressing needs at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator for all those flavors to become friends
  • Wet lettuce makes for sad salad so use a salad spinner or pat those leaves completely dry with towels
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for the dressing to help everything emulsify properly
  • Grill extra chicken on the weekend and this salad becomes a 10 minute weeknight meal
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