Caesar Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Grilled chicken over crisp romaine with parmesan, croutons, and creamy dressing

# Required Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.1 pounds)
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 black pepper to taste

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely quick, pulling together in about 30 minutes total without any complicated technique.
  • The warm chicken against cool, garlicky greens creates this perfect textural contrast that never gets boring.
  • You can prep components ahead and build bowls whenever hunger strikes, making it ideal for meal prep without the staleness.
02 -
  • Never skip the resting period after grilling because slicing hot chicken releases all those flavorful juices right onto your cutting board instead of keeping them locked inside each slice.
  • Pre-dressing the lettuce with only half the dressing prevents sogginess while still getting flavor into every leaf, with the remaining dressing available for those who want extra richness.
03 -
  • Fresh grated parmesan makes an enormous difference in the dressing's texture and flavor, so invest a minute in grating it yourself rather than using pre-shredded.
  • Let your garlic clove sit in the dressing for a few minutes before serving so the raw garlic bite softens into a subtle savory note instead of a sharp jab.
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