Caesar Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Protein-packed bowl with grilled chicken, crisp romaine, parmesan, croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 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 evenly with garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
04 - While chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
05 - Toss chopped romaine lettuce with half of the Caesar dressing in a large salad bowl.
06 - Divide dressed lettuce evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top each with sliced grilled chicken, additional parmesan cheese, and croutons. Drizzle with remaining dressing as desired.
07 - Serve immediately while chicken is warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours cooking when you actually spent 30 minutes, which is basically witchcraft in the kitchen.
  • The contrast between the warm grilled chicken and cold, crispy lettuce creates this perfect textural moment every single time.
  • You can make the dressing once and use it for the rest of the week, turning any bowl into dinner on demand.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting period after grilling or your beautiful chicken will dry out immediately, and all that work becomes sad and stringy.
  • If your dressing breaks or looks separated, whisk in a tablespoon of water and it usually comes back together like nothing happened.
03 -
  • If you don't have a grill, a hot cast iron skillet or regular pan works beautifully and honestly creates better crust than some grills.
  • Adding freshly shaved parmesan on top after assembly looks restaurant-quality and takes approximately no additional effort.
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