Description
Smoky grilled chicken Caesar salad is a vibrant dish that combines tender, smoky grilled chicken with crisp romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, crunchy croutons, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make salad elevates the classic Caesar experience and impresses family and friends with its bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for marinating)
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Slice the grilled chicken into strips and add it atop the lettuce along with Caesar dressing and croutons.
- Sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg