Juicy blackened chicken breasts, crisp lettuce, and a shortcut Caesar salad dressing make this salad an easy favorite! Enjoy this salad for lunch or dinner or even tuck it into a tortilla for a chicken Caesar wrap.
Chicken Caesar salad is both easy and delicious to make at home! This salad can be prepared ahead and then tossed together right before serving. The chicken is great served hot or cold, while you’re cooking, grill extra chicken breasts to use in recipes all week long!
Ingredients for Grilled Chicken Caesar
Chicken breasts- Pound the chicken breasts to ½-inch thick so it cooks quickly and evenly, or use boneless chicken thighs in place. No time to prep and grill? Use a rotisserie chicken instead! Add a little spice and try this Cajun Chicken! Lettuce – Romaine lettuce is classic for Caesar salads, but kale Caesar salad is amazing too! Dressing – This is a quick shortcut caesar dressing, but if you’re short on time, use your favorite bottled brand and add a splash of lemon juice and some extra parmesan cheese to uplevel the flavors. Seasoning – Blackened seasoning has a smoky, bold flavor that compliments the creamy Caesar dressing, but a mild lemon pepper or a southwestern fajita blend can work, too. Croutons – Buy them or make your own croutons. Crispy fried onions will also add crunch, or use bacon bits for a keto-friendly crunch! Variations – Grilled shrimp, garlic butter steak bites, or a scoop of buffalo chicken will make this salad new every time! Add your favorite pasta to make this hearty side dish. Or make grab-and-go grilled chicken wraps for energizing workday lunches!
How to Make Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Tips for Perfect Caesar Salad
For extra juicy chicken, remove chicken breasts just shy of 165°F as they’ll continue to cook a bit as they rest. Keep leftover grilled chicken separate from the leftover salad in covered containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add fresh romaine and a few squirts of lemon juice to refresh the salad and pop chicken in the microwave for about 30 seconds, if desired.
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