Caesar Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)

A vibrant bowl with grilled chicken, romaine, parmesan, croutons, and creamy dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound 2 ounces)
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 (approximately 3.5 ounces)
09 - 1.5 cups croutons (approximately 2 ounces)

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides generously with garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Place seasoned chicken on hot grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through with internal temperature reaching 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly.
04 - While chicken grills, whisk together mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
05 - Toss chopped romaine lettuce with half of the prepared Caesar dressing in a large salad bowl.
06 - Divide dressed lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with sliced grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, and croutons. Drizzle additional dressing as desired.
07 - Serve immediately while chicken is still warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes, so you can eat like you planned ahead even on nights when you didn't.
  • Protein-packed enough to keep you satisfied without that heavy feeling that makes you want to nap afterward.
  • You can prep components ahead and assemble bowls whenever, making it perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd with minimal fuss.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time after grilling, I learned this the hard way by cutting into chicken too early and watching all the moisture disappear onto the cutting board.
  • If your dressing breaks or gets grainy while whisking, start with a fresh teaspoon of mayonnaise in a clean bowl and slowly whisk in the broken dressing, it'll come back together every time.
03 -
  • Pound your chicken breasts to an even thickness before grilling so they cook uniformly and you don't end up with a dried-out outside and raw inside.
  • If you don't have a grill, a cast iron skillet works beautifully and honestly gives you better control over the temperature and browning.
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