Caesar Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Protein-packed bowl with grilled chicken, crisp romaine, parmesan, croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing. Ready in 30 minutes.

# 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
09 - 1.5 cups croutons

→ Caesar Dressing

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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The whole thing comes together in 30 minutes, so dinner doesn't feel like a production.
  • It actually tastes like restaurant quality, but you control every ingredient and there are zero surprises.
  • You can prep components ahead and assemble when you're ready to eat, which is honestly a game-changer on busy nights.
02 -
  • If your chicken is thicker than an inch, gently pound it to even thickness before seasoning so it cooks uniformly and doesn't end up dry on the outside and underdone in the middle.
  • Don't dress the entire salad ahead of time if you're not eating immediately, because even heartier romaine wilts within an hour and the whole texture suffers.
03 -
  • Dry your grilled chicken on a paper towel before slicing so it doesn't release excess moisture into the salad.
  • Toast your croutons lightly if they've been sitting for a few days, it brings them back to life.
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