Chicken Caesar Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Crisp romaine with grilled chicken, croutons, and creamy Parmesan dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 2 large heads romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
02 - 2 grilled chicken breasts (approximately 10 ounces), sliced
03 - 2 cups croutons
04 - 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

→ Caesar Dressing

05 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
06 - 1/4 cup sour cream
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
09 - 2 anchovy fillets, finely minced
10 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
11 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
02 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovies, garlic, grated Parmesan, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
03 - Place chopped romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl. Add enough Caesar dressing to coat leaves evenly and toss gently to combine.
04 - Arrange grilled chicken slices over dressed lettuce. Sprinkle croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese across the top. Serve immediately with additional dressing on the side if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade dressing comes together in minutes but tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen
  • Grilled chicken turns this from side dish into dinner that actually keeps you full
02 -
  • Dry your lettuce completely after washing or the dressing will slide right off
  • The dressing needs at least 15 minutes in the fridge to let the flavors meld together
03 -
  • Massage a tiny bit of olive oil into the lettuce before dressing for extra silkiness
  • Grate extra Parmesan over the whole salad right before serving for maximum flavor
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